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Decoding Your Why: A Blueprint for Building a Meaningful Life

A key to growth, spirituality, and keeping you focused on your North Compass

7 min readNov 24, 2023

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a surrealistic painting of a compass in the clouds with a landscape of brown hills and blue water below. Words in the water — “decoding your why”
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Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions in life without really knowing why? Do you feel a bit lost, unmotivated, and uncertain of who you are, what you’re supposed to do, and why you’re here? If so, it might be time to start decoding your “why.”

It’s nothing to be ashamed of. I wonder if all of us hit a patch in life where we question our “why.” I know I have. Here’s the key to knowing your “why” — it’s what keeps you grounded and focused on your North Compass. It’s the continual reminder that you’re here for a reason and a purpose.

To be clear, “decoding” in context to knowing your “why” is about understanding that your “why” is different than your friend or spouse’s “why.” Your “why” is very personal to you and how God created you.

A soul without a high aim is like a ship without a rudder.
— Eileen Caddy

My BFF’s son, when he was very young (about age 5), took to drawing like a duck in water. He was leaning into his “why.” What did I do? I marched right over to the art store, bought some newsprint…

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Come in and stay awhile. Be inspired. May your soul be refreshed.

Nancy Blackman, MASF
Nancy Blackman, MASF

Written by Nancy Blackman, MASF

Boosted & 8x Top Writer. Owner: Refresh the Soul publication. Editor: Poetry Playground. Published in: “Mixed Korean: Our Stories" — Kindle.

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