From Loss to Purpose
In this episode of Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, host Laurel Boivin explores the powerful and transformative journey of moving from loss to purpose. As part of a multi-episode focus on loss, Laurel invites listeners to look beyond pain and grief to uncover the deeper meaning and potential that can emerge from life's most difficult moments.
Through personal insights and moving stories—from public figures like Gabrielle Giffords and Amanda Gorman, to the courageous and inspiring path of her friend Angela Whitten, Laurel illustrates how loss, though painful, can become the fertile ground for discovering renewed purpose.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on what purpose means to them, even (and especially) in the wake of heartbreak or transition. With gentle guidance, Laurel offers three heart-centered practices to help begin this process: asking what remains, following the pull of what feels meaningful, and engaging in reflective journaling.
From Loss to Purpose is a beautiful reminder that loss is not the end of your story. Rather it can be the beginning of something even more aligned, meaningful, and life-giving. Whether you're in the midst of loss or finding your way through to the other side, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and practical support to help you take the next step to move from loss to purpose.
01:02 Introduction of episode
01:58 Introduction of cohosts, Laurel Boivin and Laurel Holland
02:34 Purpose and what it is
03:37 The revealing nature of loss
04:56 Three examples of transforming loss into purpose
07:40 How to move from loss to purpose
08:49 Practices to help you transform loss
10:18 An offer of support
10:40 A reminder about loss
11:02 Available resources and support
Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration.
- If this loss is shaping me and not breaking me, what might it be revealing?
- What have I come to understand deeply because of this experience?
- Who might benefit from the wisdom I've gained through this experience?
All questions posed in the episode:
- What does purpose mean to you?
- What does purpose mean?
- What does it look like for you to move from loss to purpose?
- What loss have you encountered?
- What loss are you still dealing with and healing through?
- How can you move from loss to purpose?
- What remains?
- What still feels true for me?
- What values, interests, or passions have stayed with me through this season of loss?
- What brings you peace?
- What feels meaningful, even in small ways?
- If this loss is shaping me and not breaking me, what might it be revealing?
- What have I come to understand deeply because of this experience?
- Who might benefit from the wisdom I've gained through this experience?
Links/Books mentioned:
Stay; For Life, a non-profit organization whose mission is to save lives by advocating for men's mental health and suicide prevention. You can learn more about Stay; For Life at https://www.stayforlife.org/.
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. You can learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com
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. You can learn more about Laurel Boivin at www.fluxflowcoaching.com
