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A Soulful Path

A person stands at the beginning of a winding path that stretches into soft green hills under a pale sky, with the sun glowing gently above—evoking a sense of contemplation, journey, and soulful purpose.

Reclaiming the Language of Depth in a Surface-Driven World

What if the path to purpose wasn’t something to chase, but something to remember?
Not a to-do list or a job title, but a deep homecoming to the self beneath the surface?

So many people arrive at the threshold of life purpose coaching hoping to find direction. And that’s understandable. But what I’ve found is that what we’re really searching for is not a new map – but a new relationship with the terrain of our inner world.

In this series, I want to take a step back and explore the deeper foundations that quietly underpin a more soulful path to self-discovery: soul, archetypes, mythopoetic imagination, and the idea of a soul guide. These concepts speak to those of us who sense that the dominant narratives about success and meaning don’t quite mirror to the full truth of our lives.

Prefer to watch rather than read? Check out the video below

Why Soul? Why Now?

The word soul has fallen out of favour in some circles. It can seem nebulous or overly poetic in a world that prizes productivity and clarity. But soul points us toward something essential. Something slow, rooted, and quietly knowing. It reminds us that we are more than roles, routines, or even personalities – we are stories unfolding, mysteries living themselves through time.

To speak of soul is to honour the part of us that longs for beauty, truth, and belonging. It’s the part that aches when life feels out of alignment, and sighs with relief when something finally clicks – this is who I am. This is what matters.

A Language for the Inner World

In the posts that follow, I’ll explore:

  • The soul guide as a symbolic companion – an inner archetype that helps us navigate our own mythic terrain.
  • Archetypal psychology, drawing on thinkers like Carl Jung and James Hillman, and how it offers a map for understanding the patterns that shape us.
  • Mythopoetic imagination – the art of seeing our lives as rich, evolving stories rather than problems to solve.
  • And how all of this connects to soulful living and meaningful life design.

This isn’t about abstract theory. It’s about reclaiming a deeper way of seeing ourselves—one that embraces mystery, listens inward, and dares to ask different questions. Who am I really, beneath the masks? What is life asking of me now? What hidden thread has been quietly weaving through my experiences all along?

Walking Together

If you’ve ever felt like modern life asks you to move too fast, skim the surface, or fit yourself into a mould that doesn’t quite fit- this series is for you. My hope is to offer not answers, but invitations. To help you reconnect with your own inner knowing. To walk a little more slowly. To listen a little more deeply.

Because the soul doesn’t shout.
But it is always whispering.

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Finding A Nature-Based Path to Soulful Living

A woman sits quietly by a small campfire in a desert landscape at sunset, surrounded by tall cacti and distant mountains. She wears rugged outdoor clothing and a backpack, gazing thoughtfully into the flames. A bird soars overhead in the golden sky, evoking a sense of solitude, reflection, and deep connection to nature.

Our latest book review, Wild Mind by Bill Plotkin offers a radical reimagining of the psyche – one that honours our innate wholeness and our deep connection to nature. Combining depth psychology, myth, and wilderness wisdom, Plotkin invites readers into a soulful journey of integration and growth. For anyone seeking to live more fully and authentically, this book is both a guide and a gateway to the wild within.

Full review
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It’s Time: The Soulful Path to Life Purpose is Now Open

Abstract symbolic artwork featuring flowing spirals, circular patterns, and organic forms in earthy tones of gold, blue, and bronze. At the centre, a shell-like spiral evokes a journey inward, surrounded by radiant orbs, botanical motifs, and a sense of movement and harmony—symbolizing the unfolding, interconnected path of soulful life purpose.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored some of the deeper questions that surround life purpose:

  • What does it really look like to live with purpose in an authentic, grounded way?
  • Why our purpose is more than a job title – and how it’s woven through how we live, love, and show up.
  • How self-knowledge forms the foundation for meaningful change.
  • What the Spiral Path approach offers – a gentler, more reflective route to clarity.
  • Why this approach is different from conventional life coaching.
  • And how six key domains shape a life that feels whole, balanced, and aligned.

Each of these posts has offered a glimpse into a more soulful way of understanding life purpose – one that honours complexity, inner wisdom, and the quiet unfolding of your unique path.

Now, the journey begins.

Today, I’m delighted to officially open the doors to the Soulful Path to Life Purpose programme.

This self-paced online course is designed for thoughtful, reflective people who are ready to explore who they truly are and how they want to live. Whether you’re at a crossroads, seeking deeper clarity, or simply curious about what’s next, this programme offers a gentle but powerful process to help you reconnect with yourself and design a life that reflects your values, gifts, and aspirations.

This isn’t about hustle. It’s not about finding the perfect career.

It’s about coming home to yourself.

Through a carefully curated sequence of reflections, exercises, and insights, you’ll explore:

  • The patterns and influences that have shaped your life
  • Your personality, strengths, values, and passions
  • How to craft a vision for your best self and aspirational goals
  • What meaningful contribution looks like for you – both now and in the future

And if you’re someone who wants to go further, you’ll have the option to begin crafting your own Soulful Project – a tangible expression of your purpose in action.

A Flexible, Self-Guided Journey – With Optional Support

The Soulful Path to Life Purpose is a fully online, self-guided programme – designed to fit around your life, your pace, and your process. You can move through the materials in your own time, reflecting deeply as you go.

And if you’d like more personal support, you have the option to add one-to-one coaching sessions at key points in your journey. These sessions offer a space for deeper exploration, personalised guidance, and encouragement as you bring your purpose to life.

Ready to Begin?

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a willingness to explore, to listen inwardly, and to trust that your life holds more meaning than you’ve perhaps been told.

The Soulful Path to Life Purpose is open now.

Find out more ….

If you’ve been nodding along with these posts, if something deep inside you feels called to take the next step—this is your invitation.

Let’s begin the journey.

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Finding Hildasay

A man wearing a backpack stands on a coastal path beside his black dog, both gazing out over a windswept sea under a muted, overcast sky. The scene captures a sense of solitude, resilience, and companionship against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and wild grasses.

A Memoir of Walking, Wilderness, and the Slow Journey Home to Self

Finding Hildasay is Christian Lewis’s deeply moving memoir of walking Britain’s coastline to heal from depression and rediscover meaning. Through storms and stillness, solitude and kindness, his story reveals how nature becomes both mirror and guide. A beautiful testament to resilience, inner renewal, and the quiet wisdom of The Wanderer archetype.

Full review…..

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The Storyteller

A vibrant, textured mixed-media style image of a charismatic storyteller dressed in a colourful, patchwork robe covered with symbols, buttons, and text fragments. He stands with arms raised, surrounded by glowing geometric shapes and cosmic motifs. A group of attentive listeners—adults and children—sit in a semicircle at his feet, absorbed in the unfolding tale. Open books lie scattered on the ground, radiating light, while the background is filled with swirling celestial designs and intricate patterns, evoking a sense of myth, wisdom, and ancestral knowledge.

The Storyteller archetype connects us through transformative narratives. Drawing on myth, empathy, and deep listening, they help shape meaning from experience and offer soulful guidance in a fragmented world.

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Keeping a Nature Journal

A richly textured, vintage-style illustration of a hand drawing in a nature journal. The journal is open to pages filled with detailed botanical sketches of leaves and flowers. Surrounding it are real leaves, a pinecone, a daisy, and torn journal pages laid out on earthy ground. In the background, a soft forest path winds through tall trees, evoking a sense of peaceful observation and connection with nature.

Keeping a Nature Journal by Clare Walker Leslie is more than a drawing guide — it’s a soulful invitation to observe, reflect, and reconnect with the living world. Filled with inspiring sketches, accessible tips, and gentle wisdom, it turns simple moments outdoors into a contemplative practice. Ideal for those seeking a meaningful, creative habit rooted in nature and self-awareness.

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Reconnecting with The Disciple

A Deeper Exploration

A few weeks ago, I shared a blog post introducing The Disciple —one of the Alternative Archetypes from my ongoing project exploring soulful, meaningful ways of being in the world.

Since then, I’ve created a short video offering a deeper dive into this archetype. In it, I expand on the themes I touched on in the blog post.

Sometimes hearing it spoken aloud, or experiencing it in a different medium, can spark fresh insights.

✨ You can watch the video below—and if you missed the original blog post, you’ll find it here.

If the archetype resonates with you, I’d love to hear what aspects stood out—or how you see it showing up in your life. Feel free to leave a comment or share your thoughts.

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