Embracing Challenges: The Path to Fulfilling Your Purpose

Dr. Laurie Marbas Podcast

Good morning, everyone! In today's episode, I delved into the profound topic of finding one's purpose in life. This subject struck me during my morning run, where I had a moment of clarity about why I push myself to achieve challenging goals, like running a half marathon under two hours. I began by exploring the concept of purpose and how many of us might lose track of it or adopt someone else's idea of purpose, leading to unfulfillment. I shared my personal journey of becoming a doctor, a dream ignited by a childhood experience and pursued despite numerous challenges, including raising three kids and caring for my grandmother during medical school. I emphasized the importance of having a clear purpose, which provides resilience and strength to overcome life's difficulties. For me, the clarity of purpose was about helping people through medicine, and this unwavering mission kept me going despite the hardships. I also discussed the process of self-discovery to find one's purpose. This involves reflecting on passions, values, strengths, and desires. I encouraged listeners to journal, seek mentorship, and surround themselves with like-minded individuals to gain clarity on their purpose. Moreover, I touched on the importance of setting goals aligned with one's values and passions. Using my running goal as an example, I illustrated how breaking down goals into achievable steps can lead to significant accomplishments. I highlighted the need to seek inspiration from various sources, experiment with new activities, and regularly reflect on one's progress. Engaging with trusted mentors and friends for feedback can also be invaluable. Finally, I acknowledged that discovering and pursuing one's purpose might require making tough decisions, such as changing jobs or lifestyles. However, the reward is a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I concluded by inviting listeners to share their purposes and assured them of my support in their journeys. Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you have a blessed and wonderful day! To work with me: https://www.drmarbas.com/ A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: If you want to work with the best Whole Foods plant-based body recomposition coach, I highly recommend checking out what www.fitvegancoaching.com offers. I did their program and was able to lose 7% of body fat, build lean muscle, and improve my running time. As a loyal subscriber, you get $250 savings on their coaching services. To learn plant-based cooking and get your medical questions answered, join The Healing Kitchen, taught by Brittany Jaroudi and me! Click here to learn more: https://www.drmarbas.com/the-healing-kitchen