Purpose Comes From Love

In our latest video, “Purpose Comes From Love,” we state that true purpose isn’t born from negativity like anger or hate, but from a foundation of love and positivity.

Reflecting on Gratitude: Building a Positive Foundation

Last week’s challenge encouraged viewers to jot down five things they’re grateful for and revisit them daily. This simple practice isn’t just feel-good advice; it’s backed by science. Studies show that regular gratitude journaling can increase optimism by 5% to 15% and improve sleep quality by 25%. 23 Even a single act of gratitude can boost happiness by 10% and reduce depressive symptoms by 35%. 22 Rob asks: How did it go? More importantly, how did it make you feel? These reflections set the stage for focusing on the good in life, priming the mind for deeper insights.

Research from UCLA Health supports this, noting that gratitude reduces depression symptoms and fosters higher life satisfaction through stronger social relationships. 20 By cultivating gratitude, we’re not only enhancing our daily mood but also laying the groundwork for discovering purpose.

The Role of Love in Finding Purpose

Our key observation from decades of coaching: purpose emerges from love, not force or manipulation. This aligns with broader psychological research. For instance, positive emotions like love broaden our perspectives, helping us build lasting personal growth over time. People with a strong sense of purpose experience more positive emotions, fewer negative ones, and greater life satisfaction. Moreover, having a purpose can lower the risk of death by 15% and is linked to less stress and better mental well-being.

In the “Spirit” segment of our coaching, we guides viewers to focus on beloved activities and people. This positive orientation isn’t coincidental—studies on nuns who expressed more positive emotions lived up to 10 years longer than those who didn’t. Globally, positive experiences like feeling respected (88%) and laughter (73%) contribute to emotional health, underscoring the power of love in daily life.

Embracing Humility: A Key to Purpose

“The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.” “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Humility is thinking more of others.” This 2002 bestseller, which has sold over 10 million copies, explores life’s big questions and has inspired millions to live with intention.

Humility isn’t about self-deprecation; it’s about shifting focus outward, which research shows leads to better mental and physical health. Humble individuals enjoy stronger relationships, greater creativity, and even mediate the link between forgiveness and health. By approaching life with humility and love, we open doors to pro-social behaviors and personal growth.

We encourages revisiting your journal entries from previous challenges through mindfulness. This repetitive reflection reinforces positive patterns, making it easier to integrate love into your purpose journey.

This Week’s Challenge: Live with Humility and Love

In every interaction, decision, and activity, approach from a place of humility and love. Tougher than the Triple ‘C’ challenge? Absolutely, but the rewards are immense. As research indicates, pursuing positive impact and inner peace through such practices leads to greater happiness.

Good luck tackling this week’s challenge—embrace it, and watch how it transforms your path to purpose. See you next week!