Who Are You Really?
Pixie Hamilton joins co-hosts, Laurel Boivin and Laurel Holland, to discuss the concept of self-definition and the essence of one's being. Pixie shares her journey of self-discovery, highlighting how her awareness and freedom have evolved over the years. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's core essence, which remains consistent despite life's changes. The Laurels and Pixie explore how different individuals define their beautiful lives, stressing the uniqueness of each person's path. They suggest using archetypes from Caroline Myss's work to aid in self-discovery and encourage embracing one's true nature, even if it challenges societal norms. The conversation underscores the value of self-reflection and alignment with one's essence for a fulfilling life.
1:45 Pixie Hamilton shares what her beautiful life looks like, highlighting that she lives with the awareness to set herself free and live in trust and love
4:48 Defining what one's beautiful life looks like comes from self-definition, asking who are you?
5:30 Exploring the essential part of yourself that remains the same throughout life
6:30 Asking the question who am I and what is my purpose over the course of your life, Pixie offers her life as example
10:00 Transitioning to defining yourself by your inner consistency rather than outside influences
11:30 The confidence that comes from discovering the essence of who you are
14:00 Finding the essence of what drives your behavior and choices
18:30 Looking back on your life to moments when you connected to your essence to gain clarity about who you really are
19:50 Exploring language and the words you use as a pathway to seeing yourself more clearly
21:00 Meant for more as a message to understanding more of yourself rather than acquiring more
22:20 The difference between life purpose and soul's purpose
26:00 Pixie and Laurel share similar activities that have different purposes as an example of "who are you" and how you define yourself and explore yourself
31:20 Honoring the uniqueness of each person and what drives them with wonder and curiosity since no one truly knows another's inner motivations
33:00 Examples of how to explore your soul desires and your self-definition in the context of the situations of your life
35:00 Using your essence to help you through low moments or times
39:00 Finding places to be yourself without being known by others, to explore deeply who you really are
41:30 How finding your essence is transformative in your life, revisiting different topics in the podcasts as examples of the healing power of discovering who you really are
46:30 Using the work of Caroline Myss and her identifications of archetypes as a way to help you discover/explore your essence
Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration.
Links/Books mentioned - Sacred Contracts by Caroline Myss
The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]
The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife
Host/Cohost/Guest Info
Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.
Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.
