A Reading on Purpose

A Reading on Purpose

From Better Days Start Today by Adrienne Crowley

November 6, 2025 · 5 min

About this episode

This episode explores the connection between identity and purpose through a reading of an essay inspired by Stephen Cope's work.

Today's episode is a reading of my essay, A Reading on Purpose, inspired by The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope. This reflection explores how clarity of action begins with clarity of identity and why the question isn't "What should I do?" but "Who am I right now?" Through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, we'll unpack the idea that confusion about purpose is really confusion about self. When you return to who you are beneath roles, fear, and expectation, your next step becomes clear. This episode invites you to stop chasing your purpose and start expressing it. WHAT WE'LL COVER: ✔ Why confusion about purpose is really an identity crisis ✔ How to reconnect with your true self before deciding what's next ✔ The difference between push energy and pull energy ✔ How to act from alignment instead of pressure 🔥 Grab the free Reimagine Your Life Guide! It'll help you uncover possibilities for what's next and decide on your next step. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD. JOURNAL PROMPT: Where are you trying to figure out what to do before you've remembered who you are? CHATGPT PROMPT: Act as an Identity Alignment Coach. I'm unsure about my next step in [describe situation] . Help me explore…

People in this episode

Host: Adrienne Crowley

Topics covered

  • identity
  • purpose
  • self-discovery
  • clarity of action
  • alignment

Keywords

  • identity crisis
  • true self
  • purpose
  • clarity
  • alignment
  • self-exploration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Great Work of Your Life, Bhagavad Gita

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