Listen "S1R18: Purpose Is Impact with Marian Hodges"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Purpose Project, host Leslie Pagel welcomes Marian Hodges to discuss her life's purpose and two emerging themes noticed in season one of the podcast. Marian shares her journey of discovering her purpose, emphasizing that living your life’s purpose doesn't mean one must be broke. They discuss the significance of self-understanding, tools like box breathing and journaling, and the concept of a three-legged stool framework to define purpose. The conversation also covers the idea that life's purpose feels overwhelming to many and the importance of defining it individually. Marian encourages listeners to embrace their unique light and impact.00:00 Introduction to Purpose Project00:37 Meet Marian Hodges01:42 Exploring Life's Purpose03:23 Marian's Background and Curiosity05:47 Defining and Embracing Purpose09:03 Purpose and Financial Stability13:19 Purpose in the Workforce16:14 Overcoming the Overwhelm of Life's Purpose20:10 Understanding Self for Purpose Discovery22:31 Journaling and Box Breathing Techniques28:37 Framework for Defining Purpose31:25 The Role of Passion and Energy33:36 Embracing Your Light and Impact37:06 Final Reflections and Closing Thoughts Resource: “Our Deepest Fear” poem by Marianne Williamson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EtAmAQfbxkPurpose Project is a research study on the topic of life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project:Instagram: @purpose.projectLinkedIn: @purposeproject-mediaTikTok: @purpose.projectCaptions are auto-generated.
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