#44: Understanding Your Soul: Unlocking Deeper Connection and Purpose
Welcome back to the Find Yourself, Change Your Life podcast where today we’re talking about understanding your soul. Today, I want to invite you on a deeper journey, one that’s all about understanding your soul. The topic of understanding your soul weaves together so many facets of self-discovery, purpose, and the everyday process of realignment with your true self.
What Does “Understanding Your Soul” Mean?
Let me start by clearing up any possible misconceptions: when I talk about understanding your soul, I’m not necessarily referring to anything religious. I invite you to use whatever word resonates; maybe higher self, intuition, or inner wisdom. The point is: there’s a deeper part within you; a wisdom that knows who you’re meant to be, what brings you alive, and how you want to move through the world. Understanding your soul is about creating space to hear and honor that part of yourself.
Why Does Understanding Your Soul Matter?
So many of us crave purpose and meaning. Maybe you’ve experienced major life changes or you simply sense there’s something missing, something deeper you’re searching for. Trust me, you’re not alone. Understanding your soul is key here; it’s the pathway toward uncovering what truly lights you up and gives your life greater meaning.
In my book, Mind Body Connection Unlocked, I talk about how your own journey is unique. There’s no universal roadmap, but there are questions you can explore. The process I share includes connecting with self, mind, body, and soul and each part is essential in understanding your soul’s calling.
Rediscovering What Brings You Joy – Understanding Your Soul
“Mary, how do I know what I really want?” This is the question I hear more than any other. The answer starts by reclaiming a simple idea: follow what excites you. As children, we’re naturally drawn to what delights us (my nephew and his endless love for ladybugs come to mind!). But adulthood sometimes teaches us to dismiss these joys as frivolous, impractical, or a waste of time.
Here’s your invitation to reconnect with the passions and interests that make your spirit come alive. That’s a core part of understanding your soul. You’ll find clues in what brings joy, excitement, and curiosity. This may or may not directly relate to your career or finances, and that's okay. The priority is simply to let yourself honor what you love, in whatever form that looks like right now.
The Journey Is the Point – Understanding Your Soul
One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is that understanding your soul isn’t about finding all the answers or figuring your entire life out at once. In fact, you can’t. The process is about being in flow, letting yourself trust the journey rather than clinging to a fixed outcome. It’s about taking little steps every day that align you closer to your authentic self.
I know how easy it is to get caught up in productivity and logic. I have an engineering degree so it’s deeply embedded in me. But real fulfillment requires us to value the parts of life that don’t always make sense on paper: art, passion, wonder, expression. Those “extras” are the texture of life, and they’re doors to understanding your soul more deeply.
Making Space for Your Soul’s Expression - Understanding Your Soul
You might be wondering, “But how do I actually start understanding my soul in daily life?” Here are a few invitations:
Reflect on what genuinely excites you, even in small ways.
Let yourself be curious: read, listen to podcasts, or try an activity simply because you feel drawn to it.
Check in with your body; it holds wisdom. Notice when you feel lit up or drained.
Remember: you don’t have to wait for permission. Reclamation of joy is your permission slip.
When you begin to honor the things that truly fulfill you, you’ll find more alignment, more energy, and a greater sense of meaning. That’s the essence of understanding your soul.
Trusting the Process - Understanding Your Soul
As you journey through understanding your soul, trust that where you’re led is meaningful. Sometimes the results are surprising (writing my own book certainly was!). Surrendering to this process, rather than trying to control every outcome, is both the challenge and the gift. Let go. Trust what wants to unfold. Let your mind and body support you as you tune into your soul’s unique voice.
Your Invitation & Final Thoughts on Understanding Your Soul
If you’re still uncertain, that's completely normal. Understanding your soul is a journey, a practice, not a quick fix.
If you need tools for deeper reflection, I highly recommend exploring Human Design or diving into the meditations in my book, Mind Body Connection Unlocked. You can find links to these resources in the show notes, along with a companion workbook and audios to guide you further.
If you have questions, feedback, or topics you’d like me to cover on the podcast, please get in touch. You can find me on LinkedIn and Instagram @mary.clavieres, or check out my website for resources, book info, and human design readings.
Understanding your soul is a process we’re all deserving of, and it starts with allowing yourself to listen, honor, and express what’s already within you.
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Thank you so much for being here, for listening, and for taking these steps on your own journey. Until next week!
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Why Letting Go Is Hard and How to Make It Easier
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