Life Purpose
We have a responsibility to humanity to use the gifts and talents we are given by the creator, that the world may know the glory of human potential.
- Kahlil Gibran
I believe we each have a unique and powerful purpose at the center of our lives. I also believe that one of life’s greatest joys is to discover and live from that central guiding theme. Most people I talk with have, at different times in their lives, wondered why they are here — and looked for deeper meaning in their lives through a unifying purpose that is uniquely theirs. Perhaps this is one of those times in your life, when you are hearing a quiet (or not so quiet) inner voice ask questions like — What is my life really all about? Is there something I am meant to do or some way I am meant to serve?
Answering questions like these—and then aligning work and relationships with what you discover—is the work of life purpose coaching. You’ll find it to be deep work—psychologically and spiritually—as well as practical.
Over many years of helping people get deeply connected with their life purpose, they constantly tell me they feel more empowered in their lives, and better able to do things like:
- Define and balance priorities.
- Enrich and deepen relationships.
- Break out of unhealthy patterns.
- Expand self-expression and creativity.
- Make clear decisions.
- Live with greater ease and joy.
Life Purpose Coaching is a two-part process of discovery and action:
I. Discovery
Perhaps you are not sure what your purpose is or how to find it. You can begin by imagining a conversation between who you are—your essential qualities, talents and values—and how you feel most authentically called to give of yourselfto the world around you. I facilitate this inner conversation through an initial written assignment, followed by a 90-minute session (in person or over the phone). The session generates deep insight and a concise written purpose statement.
The process of writing a concise statement forces you to get very clear. Once written, a purpose statement helps you remember and bring your life purpose to mind in any moment. When you are clear about your purpose, you can align yourself with it in everything from small interactions to major life choices.
II. Action
Following your discover session, you will spend a week or two working with your purpose statement and applying it to your life. A second session (1 hour) will help you crystallize the connections between your life purpose and practical living.
Fee for both sessions: $250-$350 sliding scale