We all know that undeniable ache of seeking—trying to find where your soul feels at home.
This is a deep-seated feeling that many empaths, seekers, and lightworkers find themselves in. We have stood at countless crossroads in our lives, feeling that something within us is seeking a new path, a new expression, and a new sense of purpose—that gift, mission, or calling we want to share but don’t quite know how to bring out into the world.
And this internal struggle is what causes our hesitation. Though there is a powerful urge within, we often find ourselves stopping ourselves, afraid to take that first step.
The Conflict of Two Worlds
Walking a new path in life, one led by the heart and soul, does not usually align with the life expected of us. To those around us, the notion of following our soul’s calling sounds like a pipe dream—something not based in reality. We are expected to ‘stay in our lane,’ because such a path could never lead to success.
But how can this be true when we can feel the calling so viscerally in our souls?
This conflict creates confusion: we can feel our truth; we can feel our knowing, yet it seems to have no place here. What we see on television, experience through social media, and hear from our family so often goes against what we feel in our hearts and souls. Many times, we’ve had to bury our truth because it simply doesn’t fit in with this world.
The Push and Pull
For those of us who have attempted to take the leap onto a new path, it can be one of the most challenging experiences. It is often a journey we find ourselves walking alone, with very few cheerleaders. We may face harsh criticism from well-meaning loved ones, yet our souls urge us to continue.
We start to realize that we must be the ones to keep the momentum going, to keep the faith strong, and to maintain the confidence necessary to see it through. But staying so steadfast isn’t always possible. We may end up taking a few steps forward and then retreating, cycling through this over and over again.
Though we yearn to move our lives forward, we feel the powerful pull of the expectations placed upon us—the four walls of life we feel we must stay within, where the rules and the well-laid path have already been provided.
The Lingering Question
Some of us get stuck or completely lose connection to the purpose we came here to embody. We lose confidence in ourselves as the external world can be harsh on our sensitive souls. Feeling that we are not meeting the expectations of others—or even the hopes we hold for ourselves—we can spiral into a belief that we are simply not good enough.
This lack of confidence stalls us, preventing us from truly connecting with the part of us that is lying dormant, waiting to be birthed. We become afraid to move forward: afraid of rejection or failure. We often sacrifice our own dreams at the expense of others’ needs.
And we wonder, “How will we ever make this happen?”
Your Inner Compass
What we are here to share and bring to the world often cannot survive in the existing systems. We have been so used to having life defined for us, yet we are here to be the path creators. We are the ones who will need to create this new path
Your mission and your path are deeply intertwined. Each time you take a step, the path starts to take shape. That initial step isn’t about knowing the whole journey—it’s about trusting your intuition.
Each step you take is an act of trust. It is the action that allows the next part of the path to unfold. Your mission holds the blueprint for the path; your job is to simply begin and let it reveal itself.
The Calling Is Now
The energies on the planet are accelerating, and the consciousness of humanity is upgrading. The empaths, seekers, and lightworkers are being called up to the plate. We have been on the sidelines observing, finding our nerve to step forward. Yet the time for observing is ending—the calling is now.
The journey begins with a first step, and the Universe is encouraging us to lean into it bit by bit. This could start simply with journaling or by writing down the vision you see for yourself. As you fill that vision with as many details as you can—evoking the five senses to bring the world to life on paper—you allow the next inspired and aligned actions to reveal themselves, naturally guiding your path.
Another supportive step is to follow your intuitive nudges—those subtle signs or quiet whispers you sense within. Your calling acts as a compass, helping you connect with your path through these small signals. For example, you might feel an urge to reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, a pull toward buying a specific book, or a desire to visit a certain place.
Though these steps seem small, from a soul-purpose perspective, big things begin to show up because the action is being fueled by your focus. The few minutes spent on journaling, visualization, or following those intuitive nudges create deep alignment. Ultimately, this alignment is what starts to attract the people, resources, and knowledge to support you.
Your Path Awaits
By leaning into your calling, you invite a new kind of guidance—one that reveals your path one step at a time. Each step you take builds trust and faith in yourself, reminding you that your mission is calling you forward just as you are calling it to life. Your path is not found in the external world; it is led by an inner alignment with your authentic self.
Shaleeza Ali 