Four Principles of Purpose

Welcome to Season Three of the Jenni Carroll Perspective. Our theme this season will be purpose. “What is my purpose?” is a question many of us have, but not all of us are able to answer. In this episode we will explore the four principles that help us to define and understand our purpose. We will also look at strategies to connect with and fulfill our purpose, giving us a renewed excitement and satisfaction as to why we are here. 

The first principle of purpose is that it is plural. Rather than having one purpose, we have many. Happily, we also have seasons of purpose, where we are given the opportunity to focus on one of more aspects of our purpose, without the pressure of addressing everything at once. 

The second principle, not surprisingly, is that purpose includes service to others. There are obvious aspects to service such as the supportive roles we play in the lives of our family and friends. We also clearly see service in jobs that are considered “helping professions” but service can also be found in the attitude and perspective we bring to all of our interactions with others. 

This truth is connected to the third principle of purpose which is based not on what we do, but on how we do it. When we understand that our purpose lies less in the actions we take and more in how we carry out our actions, we are enlightened to all of the manifestations of our purpose. Service isn’t just what we do, it is the way we embody an intention or attitude.

The most fundamental aspect of purpose, as well as perhaps the most surprising, is the responsibility to heal and grow within ourselves. It is our mission to identify and address the pain, trauma and wounding that comes with us into this lifetime. This requires not only our attention but a willingness to do the work. The ultimate goal is to heal so that we may grow as individuals and integrate with our soul.

When it comes to finding our purpose, we must first understand that there is no “purposelessness.” We are all here for a reason. There are also strategies available to support us in understanding and honoring our purpose. First, we must be willing to be present. Creating space from thinking mind thoughts and feelings gives us to access our Primary Awareness, the internal wisdom available to each of us. This wisdom will help us better understand ourselves as well as our purpose.

We can also employ our thinking minds to examine our fears, vulnerabilities and struggles. As we explore these aspects of ourselves, our purpose will more clearly be illuminated.

Working towards honoring our purpose is significant for all of us and better understanding this important aspect of our lives supports us in our ultimate goal.

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