DISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE
Have you ever woken up feeling like you’re simply going through the motions—existing rather than truly living? I have. I realized that instead of directing my life where I wanted it to go, I was being dragged along without intention.
What did I do?
First, I acknowledged that I needed help—with accountability, taking the right first steps, and goal-setting. It felt like starting AA all over again. In many ways, I was. The 12-Steps of AA held me accountable, provided a structured path, and helped me reach the goals I set for myself.
Simple, but not easy. Just like life.
To begin discovering your purpose in life, here are a few essential actions you can take to shift from being pulled along at the back of the train (the caboose) to stepping into your power as the engine that drives your own life.
The First Step to Discovering Your Purpose in Life: Quiet Your Mind
The most critical first action is quieting your mind. Whether through meditation, a walk in nature, or simply sitting in stillness, this practice is essential. It allows you to open your consciousness, be present, and connect with your higher purpose.
Try this:
🧘 Reflect on one question each morning, such as, “What is important for me to notice today?”
🌟 Set a daily intention that focuses on where you want to be in life. Soon, you’ll notice your reality shifting to align with your vision.
Clearing Limiting Beliefs
As you move forward in discovering your purpose in life, take time to examine and clear limiting beliefs that hold you back. There are many ways to do this, but one effective method is The BeliefCloset Process (which I’ll explore in a future post).
Once you eliminate beliefs that no longer serve you, you create space for new possibilities and greater alignment with your true calling.
How to Discover Your Purpose in Life
Discovering your purpose in life is a deeply personal journey, but these steps can help:
✔ Ask Yourself: “What do I love to do?” – Your purpose should feel natural and energizing, like flowing downstream, not struggling like a salmon swimming upstream.
✔ Look to Your Past: Identify moments when you felt most alive and connected with your higher self. What experiences brought you joy and fulfillment?
✔ Recognize Patterns: Analyze these meaningful moments and look for common qualities that define your true passions.
✔ Find Your Purpose Category: Does your passion involve teaching, supporting others, leading, creating, working with nature, or something else? Identifying your purpose’s theme can provide clarity.
✔ Create a Vision: Write down your ideal life or use a vision board to visualize what truly resonates with you.
What’s Next? Communicating Your Vision
Once you’ve taken the first steps in discovering your purpose in life, the next phase is communicating your vision to bring it to life. We’ll explore that in Part 2 of this series.
💡 “LIFE PURPOSE: Your purpose is not what you do to bring home a paycheck. Your purpose is what you were put on this earth to do with such intensity and passion that it becomes a SPIRITUAL CALLING.”~ The Spiritual Compass
For more guidance on discovering your purpose in life, please schedule a 15-minute virtual coffee to chat.
