Values in Action: The Hidden Key to Fulfillment

What if there wasn't even a purpose for you being alive? What if just being alive is the gift? And the question now is, what are you going to do with the gift? - Jennifer Hough

Have you ever felt that nagging sense that there's something more you should be doing with your life?

That burning question of "What's my purpose?" can keep even the most accomplished leaders tossing and turning at night.

As someone who's spent years exploring the intersection of physics, neuroscience, and personal growth, I've come to a surprising realization about purpose that I'm excited to share with you today.

Your Purpose Isn't What You Do - It's How You Do It

Here's a paradigm shift for you:

Your purpose has very little to do with your career or job title. It's not about finding that one perfect role or starting a world-changing organization (though those things can certainly be part of your journey).

Instead, your purpose is about how you show up in every aspect of your life. It's about the values you embody and the energy you bring to each interaction, whether you're leading a board meeting or chatting with your neighbor.

The Cosmic Perspective

Before we dive deeper, let's zoom out for a moment. Consider this:

You're made of stardust, flying through space at mind-boggling speeds as part of this incredible cosmic dance we call life. The sheer improbability of your existence is astounding.

From this perspective, perhaps the question isn't "What's my grand purpose?" but rather, "What am I going to do with this incredible gift of being alive?"

Uncovering Your Core Values

So how do we tap into this deeper sense of purpose? It starts with getting clear on your core values. These are the principles that guide your actions and decisions, often unconsciously.

Take a moment to reflect:

• What matters most to you in life?
• What qualities do you admire in others?
• When do you feel most alive and aligned?

For me, some key values include compassion, grace, and a reverence for the unique gift each person brings to the world. Your list might look different, and that's perfect - we each have our own unique constellation of values to express.

Living Your Purpose, Right Now

Here's the beautiful truth: You're already living your purpose, whether you realize it or not. Every time you act in alignment with your core values, you're fulfilling your deepest reason for being here.

The challenge (and the opportunity) is to bring more conscious awareness to this process. How can you more fully embody your values in all areas of your life?

Why We Feel Stuck

If you're feeling unfulfilled or like you're not living your purpose, it's often because there's a disconnect between your values and your daily actions. This misalignment can show up as:

• Overwhelm: When we're not tapping into our inner wisdom and trying to control everything ourselves.
• Fear: When we're not expressing our authentic selves out of worry about what others might think.
• Lack of clarity: When we're not used to consciously living our values in all areas of life.

Your Invitation to Purposeful Living

Ready to step more fully into living your purpose? Here are some practical steps:

• Identify your top 5-10 core values. Write them down and keep them somewhere visible.
• Collect evidence. Look for ways you're already living these values in your life. Celebrate these moments!
• Notice areas of dissatisfaction. Where in your life do you feel unfulfilled? Check if you're fully expressing your values in these areas.
• Make small shifts. Choose one area where you can more fully embody your values today. It might be as simple as approaching a difficult conversation with more compassion.
• Practice presence. Remember, your purpose isn't some far-off destination. It's available to you in every moment, with every breath.

A Collective Calling

As we navigate these times of great change and uncertainty, there's a collective invitation for all of us to step more fully into our purpose.

Not by waiting for someone else to lead the way, but by each becoming a "movement of one" - living our values and spreading ripples of positive change in our own spheres of influence.

I'd love to hear from you: What's one core value you're committed to expressing more fully in your life? Share in the comments below!

Remember, you are already a gift to this world simply by being you.

Your purpose isn't something you need to find - it's something you get to live, right here, right now.

xoxo Jennifer Hough

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