“The path to purpose is often disguised as a detour. What resists you may reveal you.”
If you’re unsure of your purpose, begin by tracing the contours of your past challenges. Not every obstacle is meaningful—some are simply life’s logistical demands. Paying taxes, fixing a flat tire, renewing your license—these are necessary tasks, but they don’t shape your soul.
The defining obstacles are the ones you choose to face—or avoid.
Imagine a moment at work when a problem arises that requires a skill you don’t yet possess. You have two choices:
Step back and let someone else handle it
Or lean in, learn, and rise to meet it
If you choose the latter, that moment may become a catalyst. It might even lead to a promotion or a deeper sense of fulfillment. If you choose the former, it’s not failure—it’s feedback. That challenge may not be part of your purpose. And that’s just as valuable to know.
Yes, you can learn almost any skill. But purpose isn’t just about capability—it’s about desire.
If the task feels lifeless, if your spirit resists it, that’s a clue. You won’t be passionate about everything, and you’re not meant to be.
The real gold lies in the process.
When you do choose to overcome something, pause and reflect:
Sometimes, the obstacle itself is just a doorway. The way you moved through it—the rhythm, the mindset, the emotional landscape—tells you more about who you are than the challenge ever could.
And yes, size matters.
Big obstacles tend to leave bigger imprints.
But even small, everyday hurdles can reveal your essence—especially in how you respond.
If something feels too overwhelming, don’t just retreat. Break it down.
Ask:
Often, what once felt insurmountable becomes manageable with time, wisdom, and experience. That shift is part of your unfolding purpose.
