What Was I Made For? Exploring Passion & Purpose

From Doubt to Destiny

Stacie and Eden dive into the nuances of finding one's passion and purpose. They share personal anecdotes, with Stacie discussing the clarity she's found in her purpose and the joy of her current assignment, while Eden empathizes with listeners who may feel lost, drawing from her own decade-long journey of self-discovery. They explore the societal pressures around career choices and the value of trying new things. The conversation also touches on recognizing and embracing one's spiritual gifts, the importance of supportive feedback, and the beauty of personal growth. Stacie and Eden's heartfelt dialogue encourages listeners to enjoy the journey of self-discovery and to trust that everything will fall into place with time.

What is Discussed:

Welcome to From Doubt to Destiny (00:00:00) Introduction to the podcast and its hosts, Stacie Trott and Eden Rider.

Passion and Purpose (00:00:24) Discussion on the clarity of purpose and leaning into passion, with examples of aligning assignments with purpose.

Struggling with Purpose (00:05:46) Eden's journey of feeling lost and struggling to find purpose, empathizing with others in similar situations.

Questioning Purpose (00:11:44) Exploration of the universal question of purpose and the vulnerability of not knowing one's true calling.

Self-Discovery and Exploration (00:15:14) Eden's self-discovery journey, trying various activities to find her passion and purpose, and the impact of lack of exposure.

Seeking Purpose (00:16:03) Efforts to find passion and purpose through quizzes, course tests, and trying different activities.

Self-discovery and spiritual gifts (00:16:40) Discovering spiritual gifts through self-assessment and discussions with trusted individuals.

Receiving feedback and outside perspectives (00:17:52) The impact of feedback from others and the importance of outside perspectives in recognizing one's gifts.

Impact of words and embracing one's gift (00:23:40) Realizing the impact of one's words on others and accepting and embracing one's gift without overthinking.

Comparison and embracing the journey (00:25:56) Avoiding comparison, embracing the journey, and finding joy in the process of self-discovery and growth.

Life Stages (00:32:18) Discussion on life stages, learning, earning potential, and serving others.

Living in the Present (00:33:13) Understanding depression, anxiety, and peace in relation to living in the past, future, and present.

Anxiety and Grace (00:34:26) Exploring the concept of time jumping, anxiety, and the grace needed to handle future events.

Finding Peace in the Present (00:35:19) The importance of staying present and finding peace amidst life's challenges.

FDTD Developmental Path (00:36:19) Discussion on the "From Doubt to Destiny" Developmental Path - doubt, discovery, discernment, decision-making, dreaming, doing, and fulfilling destinies.

Vision Board Night (00:37:12) Encouragement to dream and define oneself, and the value of community support in identifying strengths.

Purpose and Discovery (00:39:08) Encouragement to continue the discovery journey and trust in the timing of understanding one's purpose.

Episode Resources:

Eden's story involves a tradition from her former boss, which includes asking the following questions on birthdays:

• I appreciate "Insert Name" because...
• "Insert Name's" superpower is...
• The things I admire about "Insert Name" are...

If you're a leader or team manager, consider incorporating this tradition on birthdays, or just because! It can also be used to encourage someone in your life on any occasion.

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