6 Reasons We Struggle to Connect to Purpose 👉
Feb 03, 2026
Your purpose isn't hiding.
Your Soul is speaking to you all the time. It's just that we sometimes don't know how to listen.
In general, the purpose is to be healthy, happy, fulfilled, abundant, and to feel and express love.
I know it's a broad start... so let's unpack it a bit & chat about the top 6 reasons for these inner struggles - around purpose.
This is what I've seen with clients & myself.
Reason 1.
We have too big a vision, & fail to take concrete, practical, small steps.
Trust me, I know this one so well. I have no problem painting the most magical picture/imagination isn't a problem.
But we've got to get grounded & focus. Choose what matters the most right now, commit, and take small actions.
This is how my life has transformed & the lives of my clients.
Reason 2.
We make it mental, rather than intuitive / soul-driven.
Following your Soul's guidance & your unique path is the fastest way to your goals. Grrrr ...
Trust me, I love being told what to do & it bites me in the butt! It ends up being a dead end.
This is why when I work with clients, I help them connect to their wisdom /heart / Soul! And act from there. It's part of a self-empowerment journey.
Reason 3.
Self-doubt.
OMG, don't even get me started here!!! With our multi-thousand-year history of outsourcing power, self-doubt is a pandemic.
My reminder to you is that you are directly connected to Source. You can't think Source. You can only feel/channel Source.
This is why UN-NUMBING is necessary.
We are trained to think - in schools, at jobs. This is how we get paid - by over-relying on our minds and overthinking/overanalyzing.
Gah!!! I have been there. I am still there from time to time.
The more we trust, the more we progress.
Reason 4.
Waiting instead of acting.
I think there is a bit of confusion (& I've been there) when we wait for external signs and confirmations.
I love signs,
I love synchronicities - they are so fun!!!
And, they are not a substitute for aligned decisions. Especially at the beginning of a journey, vision is hazy, and what we are creating might not have a clear picture at all. It feels like you are walking in the dark, with barely a flashlight. It's ok - keep walking. This is a period of strengthening your intuition.
Reason 5.
Intuition & structure aren't mutually exclusive.
Structure helps intuition to manifest. The purpose of structure isn't rigidity. It's meant to help you create what you want, trust, relax, get better, and master.
Sometimes, there are existing structures you can use and personalize. Sometimes, you need to create your own.
Reason 6.
Waiting for inspiration instead of playing a "serious" game of life.
In the early stages of creating anything, we wait for inspiration. Once you move on to the professional league, it's a practice/mastery, where you show up continuously - in a smart way.
The difference is that it's internal motivation rather than external people pleasing.
Your purpose becomes an embodied combination of actions, mastery, commitment, and faith.
Happy purposing (if it's even a word LOL :)
Xx,
Mariya