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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.

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

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Building Bridges to Connect With Others

Purpose, as we’ve defined it, is a constant state of alignment between who we are and what we do. To cultivate this alignment, we must nurture three foundational connections: to ourselves, to others, and to the environment. In this blog post, I focused on the connection to self, exploring how practices like mindfulness, journaling, and allowing the mind to wander help us discover clarity, creativity, and inner peace. In this post, I dive into the second essential connection:

Leslie Pagel

Jan 28, 20253 min read

The Power of Self Connection

We’ve been exploring the topic of life’s purpose—what it means, how it evolves, and the role of connection in living a purposeful life. Purpose, as we’ve defined it, is a constant state of alignment between who we are and what we do. To live a life of purpose, we must cultivate three essential connections: to ourselves, to others, and to the environment. In this post, I dive deeper into the first and most foundational connection: the connection to self. The Overlooked Practic

Leslie Pagel

Jan 21, 20254 min read

The Path to Purpose: Cultivating Connection

We’ve explored defining life’s purpose and shared how purpose is fluid and evolves over time. Let’s now turn our attention to the how - how we can live a life of purpose. To guide this exploration, we revisit our working definition of purpose: Purpose is a constant state of alignment between who we are and what we do, requiring self-awareness, acceptance, and courageous action. So, how do we create this alignment? The answer begins with one powerful word: connection. Alignm

Leslie Pagel

Jan 14, 20253 min read

What is Life Asking of You Now?

In the exploration of life's purpose, one idea stands out: purpose is not static. It evolves with us, adapting to the experiences, challenges, and opportunities that shape our journey. In this post, I delve deeper into the concept of purpose as a fluid state and reinforce the definition of purpose that I introduced in this blog: “Purpose is a constant state of alignment between who we are and what we do, requiring self-awareness, acceptance, and courageous action.” Purpose i

Leslie Pagel

Jan 7, 20253 min read

Reconnecting With Our Roots

I’ve been exploring the essential connections that bring meaning and alignment to our lives. We began with the connection to self, recognizing that true purpose starts with understanding and listening to our inner world. We then turned to the connection to others, highlighting how relationships create ripples of meaning, shaping both our lives and the world around us. Now, we arrive at the third connection: our connection to the environment. This relationship is often overloo

Leslie Pagel

Jan 4, 20254 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