We all experience moments of heartbreak and loss that feel impossible to overcome. In the depths of these hard seasons, you may find yourself thinking, This is it. This is the thing that will break me. The pain feels overwhelming, the shame suffocating, and the questions—Why me? How do I move forward?—remain unanswered.
But what if the mess you’re facing holds the key to your healing? What if your story, messy and imperfect as it is, contains the medicine you’ve been searching for—not only to heal yourself but to inspire and support countless others?
This is what I call your Soul’s Calling Story.
What Is a Soul’s Calling Story?
Your Soul’s Calling Story is the narrative of your life’s challenges, wounds, and triumphs. It’s the story that shaped you and revealed your purpose. At its core, it’s a pathway to both self-healing and collective healing. When you reflect on your story and share it with others, you create a ripple effect of connection, inspiration, and transformation.
This isn’t just about reliving the past. It’s about finding the meaning hidden within the moments that tested you. It’s about reframing your story as a source of strength, hope, and guidance for others walking similar paths.
Why Sharing Your Story Matters
For many coaches, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs, the idea of sharing their story in a book can feel daunting. Doubts creep in: What if it’s not good enough? What if people judge me? But here’s the truth:
- Your story matters. Every wound and triumph is a testament to the human experience.
- Your story is medicine. It has the power to heal not only you but others who need to hear it.
- Your story is a gift. Sharing it authentically allows you to step into your higher purpose.
By holding back, you’re not only limiting your own healing but also withholding a powerful resource that could change someone else’s life.
How to Embrace Your Soul’s Calling Story
Here are three steps to help you start sharing your Soul’s Calling Story:
- Acknowledge the Mess: Accept your story as it is—raw, messy, and imperfect. Remember, it’s the cracks in the surface that let the light in.
- Reframe the Pain: Look for the deeper meaning within your challenges. What did they teach you? How have they shaped your path?
- Use Your Voice: Begin to share your story, whether through journaling, speaking, or writing. Start small if needed, but take the leap.
The Power of Vulnerability
Your Soul’s Calling Story is more than a collection of experiences—it’s a bridge. It connects your pain to your purpose, your past to your future. When you share it, you empower others to find strength in their struggles and courage in their healing.
The question isn’t, Should I share my story? The question is, How many lives will be touched when I do?
Your Mess is Your Medicine
I’ve been teaching the power of story for more than 10 years. First, as a branding coach teaching entrepreneurs how to use story to stand out from the crowd, then as a spiritual business coach teaching leaders the power of making your mess your message and making your message your movement, and now, as a Transformational Writing Coach, I help leaders turn their story into teaching memoirs. You never know who’s life you will touch – or even save…
- Your story is the key to your healing and purpose.
- Sharing your Soul’s Calling Story inspires and supports others.
- Vulnerability is a superpower that connects and transforms lives.
If In Doubt…
Many authors hold back, thinking that their story is “no big deal”; it’s just life happening, like it happens to everyone. That may be true but your story is the ONE THING that sets you apart from EVERYONE. If you’re considering writing a book about your story, ask these questions:
1. How do I know if my story is worth sharing?
If your story has meaning to you and helped shape who you are, it’s worth sharing. There’s someone out there who needs to hear it.
2. What if sharing my story feels too vulnerable?
Start small—many authors start out by journaling or sharing with small groups. As you build confidence, you’ll reveal more of the details and emotions tied to your story, and create deeper connections with people who are in similar situations.
3. How can sharing my story help my business?
Your story helps you connect authentically with your audience, positioning you as a relatable and inspiring leader who has walked the path they’re on.
If you’ve got a Soul’s Calling Story to share, let’s connect. You can find me on LinkedIn or complete the contact form on my Goddess55.com. If you’d like to get started on writing your Soul’s Calling Story, download my workbook that walks you through it step by step. Go here.