The Lumineer's Journey: A grounded spirituality podcast for those on the path of self-discovery

The Purpose Myth & Why It’s Okay to Feel Lost Right Now


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You’ve probably been told that one day, your purpose will just click—you’ll find it, name it, maybe even monetize it.

But what if that idea is a myth?

In this episode, I’m unpacking what I call “The Purpose Myth”—the belief that purpose is something you discover like a career path or personality test result. I share how trying a little bit of everything (fitness, coaching, tarot, therapy work, and more) helped me realize that purpose isn’t one perfect role or identity. It’s a pattern. A feeling. A deep alignment with what actually matters to you.

Whether you’re multi-passionate, stuck in transition, or just tired of trying to “figure it all out,” this one’s for you.

We’ll explore:

  • Why the search for purpose leaves so many of us burnt out

  • How to stop over-identifying with your job or title

  • Why feeling lost can actually be a sacred part of the process

  • How the Japanese concept of Ikigai can help you make peace with not knowing

  • Journal prompts to help you reconnect to your own internal compass

If you’re in the in-between, the fog, the questioning—you're not behind. You're in the middle of remembering.


🪞Journal Prompts to Go Deeper:

  • What do I keep returning to—even after I pivot?

  • What gives me a sense of groundedness, even when I’m uncertain?

  • When do I feel most connected to my body and breath?

    • What would purpose feel like if I stopped trying to impress anyone?


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    The Lumineer's Journey: A grounded spirituality podcast for those on the path of self-discoveryBy Tirrell Cherry