Be Like A Tree, With A Rooted Purpose And Seasoned Career Path!

Dear Purposeful Souls,

Greetings, inspired by the wisdom of Victor Hugo: "Be like the tree, change your leaves but never your roots." Join me in this edition of "Purpose with Myriem" as we embark on a profound journey into the heart of finding and nurturing your purpose.

Discovering Your Roots: The Essence of Purpose

Your roots, the core of your being, act as a compass through life's journey. To uncover your purpose is to delve inward, peeling back layers to reveal the principles, values, and beliefs that define you.

The Unshakable Foundation: Purpose as Your Anchor

Envision your purpose as the steadfast roots of a tree, an anchor in life's storms. This foundation enables you to navigate challenges with resilience and unwavering determination.

Embracing Change: Akin to Changing Leaves

Just as a tree gracefully sheds its leaves, discovering your purpose empowers you to embrace change. It's about evolving, growing, and exploring new horizons while staying true to your authentic self.

Here's what I believe is the wisdom behind Victor Hugo's quote:

• Stability Amid Change: Roots symbolize stability amidst life's shifts. Maintain core values as aspects of your life change like leaves in the wind.
• Adaptability: Trees shed leaves, signifying adaptability. Embrace change for personal growth and cultivate a mindset of flexibility and resilience.
• Consistency in Core Values: Emphasizing the importance of preserving fundamental principles. Your roots, like core values, remain steadfast, providing a moral compass.
• Identity and Growth: Just as a tree changes, it suggests that personal and professional growth involves shedding old habits and embracing new experiences.
• Embracing Seasons of Life: Trees mirror life's phases, each with its purpose. Understand and embrace the seasons you go through.
• Connection to Nature: The quote draws on nature as a teacher, encouraging observation and learning, fostering a deeper connection.

Welcome to the Purposeful Tree Exercise: Unearth Your Core and Grow!

In this transformative exercise, I invite you to delve deep into the metaphorical roots and leaves of your life, drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Victor Hugo: "Be like the tree, change your leaves but never your roots."

1. Roots Exploration: Reflect on your values, beliefs, and principles. What grounds you? Identify the non-negotiables in your life.

Just as a tree's roots provide stability and nourishment, your values serve as the foundation of your identity. Take a moment to explore the essence of what grounds you, the principles that define you, and the beliefs that shape your perspective on life.

1. Changing Leaves: Explore aspects of your career that no longer serve you (fallen leaves) and identify new avenues you're ready to explore (new leaves).

Just as trees shed old leaves to make room for new growth, consider the aspects of your career that may have served their purpose. Reflect on what you're ready to release (fallen leaves) and, in the spirit of renewal, identify new opportunities and directions you're eager to explore (new leaves).

As you embark on this purposeful journey, remember that change is a natural part of growth, and by nurturing your roots, you create a solid foundation for the ever-evolving seasons of your life. Enjoy the exploration!

Embrace Your Ever-Growing Purpose

As purpose seekers, your journey is as unique as your fingerprints. Embrace growth, cherish roots, and let the changing leaves shape your purposeful path.

With Purposeful and Kind Regards,

Myriem Slater

Founder of Purposeek Coaching