Somatic Purpose: Feeling Your Why in Your Body

Purpose isn't a distant ideal scribbled in a notebook—it's a living sensation, pulsing through your body as expansion and alignment.

In my work as a somatic coach, I guide individuals to feel this "why" viscerally, whether they're entrepreneurs fueling their vision or seekers clarifying their path amid life's noise. Somatic purpose anchors us, transforming abstract aspirations into embodied drive that sustains through challenges and celebrates the everyday.

At its core, this felt sense is wired into us: Positive psychology pioneer Martin Seligman (2002) found that embodying purpose elevates life satisfaction by 20%, engaging neural reward centers for enduring motivation. It's a welcoming exploration for all— no lofty revelations required; just attuning to your body's signals creates a compass that's both intuitive and reliable.

Let's activate it with a 3-minute micro-practice:

• Place a hand on your belly, connecting to your core strength.
• Breathe steadily, visualizing your deepest "why"—a calling, value, or passion.
• Observe the response: Does it bring warmth and openness, affirming alignment?

If constriction arises, explore gently:

• "What small adjustment could create more flow?"

Coaching insight:

Approach any blocks with curiosity, exhaling doubt and affirming: "I'm tuning into my truth," allowing this to evolve your sense of purpose organically.

Build on this with reflection prompts that honor your unique rhythm:

• What aspect of my purpose evokes physical expansion, like a heartfelt yes?
• Where has misalignment surfaced in my body, perhaps as unease?
• And how can I embody this why more vividly this weekend, in a simple act?

These are empowering gateways, fostering the self-trust central to somatic coaching.

Embody it further over the weekend with a daily check-in:

Revisit your visualization during a quiet moment, noting shifts to reinforce the habit. For beginners, tie it to a physical cue like morning coffee, making purpose a felt companion rather than a fleeting thought.

If aligning with somatic purpose feels like the next step in your growth, our self-guided GEM program offers exercises to deepen this embodiment—available for you to embrace at your ready pace.