How To Live Your Purpose: Finding Meaning and Joy Every Day
Live Your Purpose
Let’s be honest: life moves fast. Between work, parenting, bills, and everything else, it’s easy to feel like you’re just trying to make it to the end of the day. But what if you could slow down long enough to ask: Am I living on purpose? Am I living in alignment with who I really am?
In this episode of The Freq Show, Jaclyn sits down with Sam, for a conversation that’s both intimate and expansive. Together, they open up about what it really means to live with purpose—not perfectly, but intentionally. From navigating burnout and building a business from the ground up, to parenting through loss and rediscovering their own identities, their story is one so many of us can see ourselves in.
And what you’ll hear in this episode? It’s not about finding your “big why” in a career or a title. It’s about living your life from the inside out. It’s about creating meaning in the middle of the mess. It’s about choosing to live awake.
Having a strong sense of purpose isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. People who feel connected to their "why" don’t just show up differently—they tend to live longer, navigate stress better, and experience more emotional clarity and mental health. Purpose becomes a filter for how we move through the world—how we make decisions, how we show up in our relationships, and even how we heal.
(Want to set your mindset before diving in? Read How to Vibe Check Yourself So You Can Actually Live Your Best Life. It’s the perfect warm-up.)
Walking In Your Purpose
Here’s what Jaclyn and Sam both get really honest about: living your purpose isn’t a finish line you cross. It’s something you build, brick by brick, with every intentional choice you make. It looks like showing up for your marriage on the hard days. Like saying no to hustle culture when your nervous system needs rest. Like choosing what feels true—even if it doesn’t make sense on paper.
Sam brings such grounding to this conversation. He talks about the power of listening—really listening—for the voice of God, and how being willing is more important than having all the answers. Jaclyn shares how important it’s been to rebuild her life and faith from the ground up, and how her purpose has shifted through motherhood, grief, and healing.
Together, they show us that purpose doesn’t have to be big or flashy. It can look like folding laundry with love. It can look like starting over—again. It can look like trusting that where you are right now… is part of your assignment.
When you're truly living your life on purpose, something shifts inside. You become more patient. More centered. You start noticing the beauty in the mundane—the softness of a child’s hug, the glow of the sun on your morning walk, the joy of cooking dinner for your family.
Living your purpose is about recognizing that this is your life. Not someday. Not when you finally get promoted or move or finish healing. It’s now. This moment. This breath.
(Need more on trusting your vision even when it’s unclear? This one is for you: Hold Your Vision: Staying Focused in a Distracted World)
Questions To Ask Yourself To Find Your Purpose
Ready to get clear? These questions can help you peel back the layers and tune into what really matters.
What activities make me lose track of time?
These moments point to the flow state—where your joy lives and your soul speaks.
What impact do I want to have on others?
Think small, think big. Either way, it matters. Purpose is about how you serve and show up.
When do I feel most alive?
Where do you feel expansive? Energized? That’s the sweet spot. Don’t ignore it.
What values are non-negotiable for me?
Your values are your compass. They help you stay rooted when things get shaky.
What are my natural strengths and talents?
You were born with certain gifts. Living your purpose means actually using them.
What fears are holding me back?
Oof, this one. But naming the fear? That’s how we break its grip. We stop letting it make our decisions.
And if insecurity is the fear that’s showing up loudest for you, pause and check out How to Deal With Insecurity: Turning Self-Doubt Into Strength. It’s a hug and a wake-up call.
Tips For Living Your Purpose Today
Jaclyn and Sam both agree—purpose doesn’t always come with a big reveal. Sometimes, it’s quiet. But that doesn’t mean it’s any less sacred. Here are a few of the ways they’re learning to live their purpose in real time:
Practice gratitude daily. Even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Practicing gratitude shifts your energy and makes space for joy.
Prioritize your mental health. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Rest, therapy, stillness—all of it matters.
Align your career aspirations with your passions. That doesn’t mean quitting everything. It means checking in: Am I living aligned?
Stay curious. Stay open. Your purpose might evolve—and that’s a good thing. Be willing to grow.
Create tiny rituals that ground you. Coffee before the kids wake up. A deep breath before meetings. These moments matter.
Surround yourself with people who see you. When your light dims, they’ll remind you who you are.
Living with purpose isn't about proving anything. It's about feeling connected to your life—like you’re actually in it, not just watching from the sidelines. It’s about letting the values you hold deep in your soul guide the way you live, love, and lead.
Jaclyn and Sam both say: Purpose doesn’t need to feel heavy. It should feel like coming home.
(If you’re in a season of building with someone else, maybe in love or life, don’t miss: How To Align Energetically With Your Partner.)
Final Thought
Live your purpose. Don’t wait for the perfect moment or the perfect version of yourself to show up. Living your purpose is a practice, not a performance. It’s a way of being.
Jaclyn and Sam remind us that you don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a little willingness, a little faith, and the courage to take the next right step. Even when it’s messy. Even when you’re scared.
Because when you start living your purpose, everything—from how you mother, to how you build, to how you rest—becomes part of the sacred. And that’s not just powerful…
That’s freedom.
And remember: you don’t have to figure out how to find your purpose in life all at once. Just start with the next breath. The next choice. The next “yes” to what feels good and true.
You’ll feel it.
You’ll feel more alive, more rooted, more like yourself. And little by little, your life will reflect the purpose you’ve been carrying all along.
Live on purpose. Live on frequency.
Ien Araneta - editor of The Freq Show & The Beckon Times
