One of the first international trips I took with my husband was to Paris. We visited the Eiffel Tower, ate croissants on the street, and wandered through the Louvre. I expected to enjoy the art. I didn’t expect to weep.

But that’s exactly what happened when I stood in front of Da Vinci’s The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne. Something deep within me stirred. A whisper I couldn’t name at the time said, “This, my darling, is meant for you.”

That moment marked a quiet turning point. Not because I understood what it meant—but because I could no longer ignore the question it left behind:

Why am I here?

Big Idea: Purpose Isn’t About Becoming Successful–It’s About Understanding Why You Were Created.

We often assume purpose is uncovered by identifying our strengths, setting bold goals, and working tirelessly to achieve them. Many self-help books reinforce that approach, and the tools can help—until the very schedule meant to energize us leaves us exhausted.

My invitation is different: to co-create your life with your highest power. When we pursue purpose apart from relationship with the unseen, we eventually hit a wall. Burnout creeps in—not just from overwork, but from carrying a weight we were never meant to bear alone.

It’s tempting to believe the harder we push, the closer we’ll get. Yet if we never pause to ask our Creator “why and for what?” we risk chasing our own tails.

So, where do we begin? By paying attention to how your highest power (whom I call God) speaks to you.

For Christians, scripture is a primary channel of communication. The Bible invites reflection on purpose-filled lives and listening for the Holy Spirit’s guidance. But divine communication isn’t limited to the written word. Often, God speaks through the rhythm of life—through repetition, resonance, and subtle nudges we feel in our spirit.

🌿 Universal Practice: Tune Into The Whisper That Won’t Go Away

This is a gentle practice for those seeking clarity, connection, or direction. It’s not about having the right answers—it’s about being willing to listen.

Step 1: Set an Intention to Listen

Create space for quiet—not to solve or fix anything, but simply to notice. Before you begin, say something like: “If something greater than me is trying to guide me, I’m open to noticing. Show me what I need to see.”

There’s no wrong way to say it. What matters is your willingness to begin.

Step 2: Pay Attention to What Repeats

Over the next few days, gently watch for anything that keeps showing up:

• A word or phrase you keep hearing

• A topic that surfaces in more than one conversation

• A feeling or image that won’t go away

• A moment that stirs something deeper inside you

Try not to analyze. Just notice. Jot down anything that repeats or resonates.

Step 3: Reflect with Curiosity

At the end of three days, review your notes. Ask yourself:

• Is something trying to get my attention?

• Could this be guidance from my Highest Power—or an invitation to listen more closely?

• What’s one small way I can respond—with trust?

This is one way to begin a relationship with the unseen. It won’t reveal everything all at once. Just start paying attention to the whisper that won’t go away and a path forward will emerge.

Closing Thoughts

Maybe that’s what you need today too—not a master plan, but a moment of trust. A quiet yes to something bigger than yourself.

Look for the signs. Listen for the whispers. Begin the conversation.

Because discovering purpose doesn’t start with asking “What should I do?”

It begins with “Who will I trust to show me?”

Coming next: We'll continue exploring how to discover a deeper sense of purpose, with a particular focus on the role of work in our lives.

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