We all carry two distinct voices inside us: the voice of our ego and the voice of our gifts. Both demand our attention, pulling us in different directions. But how can we tell them apart? And more importantly, how do we know which one to listen to?

We’re all born with a blueprint of who we are. Made up of a unique cocktail of DNA and traits—we are a reservoir of potential crafted by nature to be distinct. But as we grow, society tries to smooth out those rough edges, molding us into something more acceptable, more “normal.” So, how do we begin this journey of rediscovering who we are? Here are four ways to start embracing your uniqueness and letting it guide you toward a life that’s truly yours.

If you’re anything like me, you feel that distinctly human longing to craft a life from your deepest truth and give voice to what makes you unique, in the short time you have to be alive. But let's face it, the whole thing is kind of elusive. So how can we figure it out?

Imagine being awoken each morning by the pulse of excitement coursing through your body; a deep sense of life direction permeating your mind. Now, imagine the implications it has on your health and quality of life—this is the power of knowing your puporse. 

Every great story has a central question. The same is true for you; you are a story of the universe’s writing, and thus, your life has its own central question. This is what I call your existential question.

Your life's work is not something that happens upon you, but the organic amalgamation and transmutation of the inherently unique themes, ideas, and experiences that make you up as a person and therefore make your life up.