Journal

This is a space to pause, reflect, and make sense of what Purpose Project is teaching.

I invite you to be part of the exploration. Share what resonates, offer your own perspective, and tell your own stories. Because when we learn from one another, we create a ripple effect.

Happiness is a state of being

Recently, I found myself thinking about how happy I feel these days, and seemingly out of nowhere, I remembered a man I met decades ago. When I was in college, I volunteered at a food pantry for a semester. Once a week, I helped prepare and serve dinner to people experiencing homelessness. There was one homeless man I looked forward to seeing—everyone did, now that I think about it. When he walked into the building, he lit up the room with his happiness. He smiled. He laughed

Leslie Pagel

Oct 224 min read

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Redefining Purpose...Again.

As I've been learning about what it means to live in relationship, I am realizing that my definition of purpose isn't relational. It's about me. So I'm changing it and here's why.

Leslie Pagel

Oct 34 min read

What is Life's Purpose?

I started my journey with Purpose Project by exploring the topic of life's purpose through a review of existing research and conversations with individuals who have clarity in their purpose. I am learning a lot, and my perspectives are evolving as I go. I started my research with the basics, seeking to answer the question "What is life's purpose?" In this post, I share what I’ve learned about what life’s purpose is, including insights that have shifted my understanding. Purp

Leslie Pagel

Dec 31, 20244 min read

Living On Purpose

Welcome to the Purpose Project blog! This blog series reflects on the journey of exploring life’s purpose. Whether you're already a listener to the podcast, a follower on LinkedIn, or new to the conversation, this first post is your invitation to join us on a mission to deepen our connections and live a life on purpose. What is Purpose Project? Purpose Project is a research study aimed at exploring the topic of life’s purpose from multiple perspectives. This study draws insi

Leslie Pagel

Dec 24, 20242 min read

What is Purpose Project?

Purpose Project is founded on the belief that every individual has a purpose in their life and through research we can understand how to discover and realize our unique life's purpose. The word "purpose" is thrown around constantly without much context or understanding of what it truly means. It's also a BIG word, meaning it carries a lot of weight for individuals and for companies (who also throw this word around). Take a moment over the next week and pay attention to how o

Leslie Pagel

Jul 24, 20242 min read