Purpose Isn’t Found, It’s Created

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What Is “Purpose”? 

Have you ever caught yourself wondering, “What’s my purpose?”—and then felt a wave of anxiety because you don’t have a clear answer? You’re not alone. In fact, so many people come into therapy carrying this exact weight: the pressure to have life all figured out, the fear that they’re somehow “behind,” and the belief that without a defined purpose, something must be wrong with them. Purpose can feel really BIG yet abstract—like something we’re supposed to have figured out already especially as adults. But here’s the thing—purpose isn’t a secret code you’re missing. It isn’t something you’re supposed to stumble upon fully formed. Purpose isn’t static, it is energetic- flowing, evolving, and beckoning to be experienced, lived, and felt both in our mind and in our body.

Purpose is something we live into, moment by moment, choice by choice. It’s not about chasing a finish line, it doesn't only live in our careers, titles, or achievements—it’s about how you walk your path. Purpose shows up in the everyday choices we make and the values that guide how we live.

“Purpose is the place where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep need.” 

– Frederick Buechner

What does Purpose Look Like?

Purpose looks and feels like being in alignment with Self. It’s when your actions and your values match, when how you show up in the world feels true to who you are. That might mean showing compassion in a tough moment, pursuing work that feels meaningful to you, or simply being present for the people you care about.

It doesn’t have to be glamorous or “big.” Purpose can be found in listening deeply, creating something with love, caring for your community, or taking steps toward healing.

The biggest myth about purpose is that it’s something you find. In reality, it’s something you create—through small, intentional choices, again and again. And it can shift as you grow and evolve.

If you’re exploring your own sense of purpose, try asking yourself:

• What matters most to me right now?

• When do I feel most alive, present, or at peace?

• How can I bring more of that into my daily life?

Purpose isn’t a finish line. It’s the way you walk your path… it's what shapes and molds your journey. And often, it’s already present in the quiet moments—you just need to pause long enough to notice it

to hear it

to feel it.

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