🔄 Chapter 3: Finding Your Purpose May Require Change

“Change isn’t the enemy of purpose—it’s the doorway through which purpose enters.”

We often think of purpose as something we’ll discover once life settles down—once things are stable, predictable, and safe. But what if the opposite is true? What if purpose only reveals itself when we’re willing to embrace disruption?

Why We Resist Change

Change is uncomfortable. It disrupts routines, forces us to let go of what’s familiar, and introduces uncertainty. Many of us cling to sameness because it feels safe—even when it no longer serves us. But here’s the paradox: change is the only constant. It will arrive whether we welcome it or not.

Change as Invitation

Think of the transitions you’ve already faced:

• A beloved boss leaves, and a new one steps in

• Children grow up and move out

• Parents age, and roles reverse

• Friendships shift, careers pivot, seasons turn

Each of these moments carries unintended consequences—some painful, some profound. You may dread a new boss, only to discover they understand you better than the last. You may fear an empty nest, only to find space for rediscovery. These aren’t just disruptions—they’re invitations to grow.

The Power of Intentional Change

If your current routine feels misaligned, change might be the catalyst you need. It might stir something dormant. It might awaken a desire you didn’t know you had.

And you don’t have to wait for change to find you. You can initiate it.

Try this:

• Engage with perspectives you’ve never considered

• Speak with someone whose worldview challenges yours

• Ask questions with an open heart—not to debate, but to understand

These small acts of intentional change expand your capacity to receive the unexpected. And in that expansion, your purpose may begin to reveal itself—not as a fixed destination, but as a living rhythm.

Purpose Through Expansion

Purpose isn’t found in the absence of change. It’s revealed through it. It evolves with you, shaped by the transitions you embrace and the growth you allow. So the next time life shifts beneath your feet, consider this: maybe it’s not pulling you off course. Maybe it’s guiding you toward something deeper.