Minisode 3: Joy, Bliss and Purpose

Hi friends -

If you’ve ever found yourself questioning, "What the heck am I doing with my life?" or pondering the vast expanse of your dreams, only to be paralyzed by the fear of never achieving them — you’re not alone.

After a friend (and past podcast guest) shared with me the documentary Finding Joe, I found myself fascinated by Joseph Campbell’s concepts of the Hero’s Journey and following your bliss. The question of bliss — of finding that thing that makes me get into the flow, that makes me so excited that time becomes eternal — felt incredibly crucial to me at this point in my exploration.

A couple of weeks ago I shared my conversation with Patrice Tanaka, former PR badass turned consultant, whose life purpose is to choose joy in her life every day, to be mindful of that joy and to share that joy with others. So, I figured Patrice was the right person to ask for a little help in this department.

Patrice kindly offered to guide me through crafting my life purpose statement, a process that involved answering some of the most challenging questions I've ever faced. These questions forced me to dig deep, confronting my fears, aspirations, and the essence of who I am. It was an introspective journey that pushed me out of my comfort zone, but it was also incredibly rewarding.

Sharing this experience on this minisode is a step towards living my purpose. I hope my story inspires you to embark on your own journey of self-discovery and to fearlessly pursue your bliss, whatever that may be.

Sending you hugs, M.

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