🕒 15 min read | By Kerrie De Palma ~
How to Find Your Purpose! Do you ever feel completely lost, like you’re just going through the motions, stuck in a rut and craving more out of life?
Maybe you’re clocking on and off from a job that isn’t so fulfilling anymore. When you’re not living purposefully, life can feel boring, dull, and uninspiring, leaving you constantly wanting more.
I get it. I spent 23 years in corporate broking, navigating the ups and downs of the industry. I was in a great job, well paid, family, house, everything a girl could need, but yet there was still something missing. It was a truly valuable experience that equipped me with many life and business skills after wearing many hats and sitting in different seats within the business, but it didn’t fully satisfy me anymore or fulfil my yearning for a greater purpose and meaning in my life.
My Path to Purpose
It wasn’t until I embarked on a journey of self-discovery over many years, and in the writing of my book “DIVINITY A Kundalini Awakening of That Average Girl Next Door,” that I truly realised what I was capable of and my own ‘Path to Purpose’ became much clearer. The process of writing my book was a healing journey in itself, filled with many teachings, lessons, initiations, wisdom and profound growth.
It was during this time I also came across Hand Analysis and discovered my own Path to Purpose. I’m an Apollo Archetype through and through, you may be to. Apollo is known as the Greek God of the Sun, not just the physical Sun, but the light of consciousness, inspiration and truth.
Apollo the Archetype
Apollo’s element is fire, representing passion and creative energy. The animal associated with Apollo is the crow or raven, symbolising great insight and the mysteries of creation. My Apollo purpose is also on the right hand, so it’s creative expression out in the world for everyone to see, not just for my eyes only. Right-hand Apollo is known as ‘The Creative Artist in the Spotlight.’ You crave a life filled with creativity and self-expression, bringing beauty into the world and inspiring others. This could manifest through fields like art, music, writing, healing or even leadership.
On the Master Path, an Apollo archetype expresses individuality and unique creative expression and a willingness to persevere through challenges. As much as you may not want to be seen you have a desire for visibility and are comfortable on stage (not sure I’ve quite got there yet). You have multiple creative outlets and expand your artistic horizons.
Apollo’s have a deep appreciation for beauty, harmony and creating a sense of order in your creations and surroundings. You often strive for excellence and have what is known as the Archer’s focus. Apollo was known as the Master Archer with a golden bow and arrow, and he never missed his target. He was also known as the favourite son, and possessed a natural charm and often found himself in a favoured position.
The Challenges of an Apollo Archetype
In finding your purpose there are many challenges associated with any archetype, for Apollo’s you may have a fear of criticism, although you are often harder on yourself than others are. You may compromise your creative vision to fit in with others, and past hurts and insecurities may block your creative flow.
So, how do you move from the Student Path to the Master Path? You embrace your unique creative expression through authenticity without needing external validation. You protect your creative energy by setting healthy boundaries, and don’t let others dictate your artistic vision. You also embrace vulnerability, whereby you share your work authentically, even if it means risking criticism.
You may also have what is known as a ‘Loop in the Moon’, as I do, which means you need to embrace the Spiritual Teacher within, otherwise known at The Transformational Life Coach – as I already found out on the student path you may end up in a ‘Crisis of Meaning’ and can suffer from forms of depression in not following your true path and higher calling. I know with every part of my being now that I am a spiritual teacher and coach, and am here to inspire and help you walk your path, live your life fully and express your authentic self.
Now, as a Holistic Life Purpose Coach and Hand Analyst, I’ve come full circle in the last year, especially. I got a bit bogged down after I left employment; I was swayed by others and their teachings, and I even questioned if I was doing the right thing. This questioning, however, helped me understand that this was part of my learning, and I am absolutely dedicated to guiding others on their own Path to Purpose. In the coming weeks, I will share with you some other Archetypes that you may resonate with.
The Spiritual Teacher
Key Aspects of How to Find Your Purpose
In this blog post ‘How to Find Your Purpose’, we’ll explore some key aspects of finding your purpose. It doesn’t always mean leaving your 9 to 5 job or leaving your relationships behind, sometimes it’s just a pivot, to get you on the right path. It could mean changing things up a bit, moving into a role that’s more satisfying and aligned with your gifts and talents, or spicing things up in your personal life so you’re getting out and doing the things you actually love to do that light you up inside.
Trust me, I know there are a lot of experts out there who would say, ‘Kerrie’ you don’t find your purpose, you live and explore it. I understand that, but for many, you may refer to it as a calling, or a life-defining moment, whereby you can feel it in every part of your being that you are being called for something more, something bigger than yourself. Sometimes, we don’t quite understand this bigger purpose that we have in life, so we go searching to find what that purpose and bigger meaning is for us, so I find the phrase ‘How to Find Your Purpose’ actually quite spot on, when you SEEK, you FIND, and sometimes it finds you, because you’re in the right place at the right time.
1. Self-Discovery: Your True Essence of Self
Self-discovery and exploration are the very foundations of finding your purpose. Peeling back the layers of societal conditioning, expectations, and limiting beliefs to reveal your true, authentic self.
- What are your core values? What principles and ideals are most important to you?
- What are your passions? What activities make you feel alive and fulfilled?
- What are your strengths and talents? What are you ‘naturally’ good at?
2. Vision: Crafting Your Ideal Life
Once you have a deeper understanding of yourself, then it’s time to create a vision for your ideal life. This vision would naturally reflect your values, passions, and purpose.
- What does your ideal life look like?
- What kind of impact do you want to make on the world?
- What legacy do you want to leave behind?
Many of us have an idea of what our ideal life could look like, and then you might say, ‘but I can’t do that?’ and then you look back years from now and say, ‘WHY didn’t I do that?’
3. Taking Action: Turning Dreams into Reality
In discovering how to find your purpose having a vision is important, but it’s equally important to take action. Your purpose won’t manifest itself simply by wishing for it (yes, I can be a very direct person) but, you have to commit to taking daily action to turn your dreams into reality, right?
- What are some small steps you can take today to move closer to your vision?
- What habits do you need to create to support your journey?
- Who can you reach out to for support and guidance?
4. Believing in Yourself: Overcoming Self-Doubt
Self-doubt, fear and trust are some of the most common obstacles when one follows their Path to Purpose. It’s easy to get discouraged when faced with challenges or setbacks.
- What are some of your limiting beliefs?
- How can you reframe those beliefs to empower yourself?
- What affirmations can you use and embody to boost your confidence daily?
5. Fingerprints: Your Unique Identity
Learning about my personal coding within my fingerprints and hands has been one of the most liberating things I have learnt about myself.
The lines on your palms change over time, based on whatever is going on in your life. Science hasn’t proven yet that our lines in our hands follow our neural pathways and ways of thinking, but I’ve witnessed the changes in my hands for quite a few years now, and they are a direct reflection of what’s going on and the changes in my life. Our fingerprints remain constant throughout our lives and do not change. They are a unique identifier and symbolic of our individuality.
Fingerprints can also offer insights into our inherent traits and potential, around our life purpose, lessons and life school for this lifetime. The BEST PART about Hand Analysis in analysing your unique coding and fingerprints, is that it is tangible, you can literally touch and see them. I have a very logical and analytical mind at times, and I like to understand how things work, so it makes total sense for me to be able to logically analyse my hands and those of others.
You came into this life literally with the blueprint of your purpose at the end of your fingertips all along. Believe it or not, you already chose your path before you came here. The path that if you lived to your ultimate potential, your highest expression in this lifetime, what your life could look like if you actually went for it and went all the way.
As I’m sure some of you have I’ve done future pacing, I’ve seen myself in years from now, and I can tell you it is completely aligned with me following my purpose. Will I get to that highest point of expression in my life, we will have to wait and see.
- Your fingerprints are unique, just like your purpose.
- At 16 weeks of gestation, your fingerprints were created, how awesome is that?
- To make life a little easier, your fingerprints and your purpose don’t change, how you personally express it can.
6. The Regrets of the Dying and Life Expectancy
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that in 2021-2023, the life expectancy for Australian women was 83.8 years. Obviously there are various determining factors that influence those statistics.
I am most definitely not trying to place any burden of expectation on anyone, but as you may know, Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, wrote a powerful book called “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.” The number one regret was “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” It’s a great reminder to not wait until it’s too late to live your life with purpose.
So I have a question for you?
Are You Ready to Align Your Life with Your Soul's Purpose?
I told you I had something special I was releasing today, and I’m excited to announce the upcoming launch of my “Path to Purpose Program.” In this transformative program, we’ll delve deep into areas of your life that help support and guide you to help find your purpose and create a life that aligns with your soul’s contract. As your coach and online course creator, I will be with you ‘Every Step of The Way.’
Finding your purpose is a journey of self-discovery, growth, and evolution. It involves navigating and living a life that’s true to yourself and making a positive impact in your world, even if it’s just in your little corner of the world.
If you’re ready to embark on this journey, I invite you to reach out to me directly to express your interest in my “Path to Purpose Program.” Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, your true calling, overcome challenges and create a life that’s filled with purpose, meaning, fulfilment and joy.
Your purpose and the life you love is waiting for you. It’s encoded in your unique being, waiting to be discovered and expressed. All you have to do is listen, believe, commit and take action.
The biggest problem most of us face, beyond our own belief system, is clarity, and the lack of support within ourselves and our surroundings to support our journey. That’s where my program comes in, so that you can walk the path you came here to, and not look back in years to come with regret and say to yourself ‘Why didn’t I?’
Awaken to Your True Calling, Because You Deserve It
Start The 2025 Year Strong!
With the year coming to an end and Christmas just around the corner – if you’re stuck, flatlining, still running on that hamster wheel, rolling out of bed like it’s Groundhog Day and want to start the 2025 year strong, this is your time, the moment and the sign you’ve been waiting for – This is it!
If you’re interested, send me a direct message from social media or send me an email at: hello@kerriedepalma.com.au stating “I’M INTERESTED’’, and I’ll share further details and your payment link.
I can’t wait to go on this ‘Path to Purpose’ journey with you, to help you find your purpose and align with it, it’s going to be Amazing and I look forward to witnessing your transformation and walking the path with you.
If you can’t tell already I’m very passionate about helping others, and always have been. Whether you sign up or not, my wish for you is that you ‘Do what you Love and Live your Best, Abundant life!’
Kerrie xx
