Signs You're Out of Alignment With Your Soul's Purpose
- lila8769
- Jun 30
- 4 min read

In the quiet moments—when distractions fade and the noise dies down—many of us feel a tug. A whisper. A subtle but persistent sense that something in our life doesn’t quite fit. It’s not always dramatic, but it lingers. That’s often the first sign that we may be out of alignment with our soul’s purpose.
Your soul carries a blueprint—a deep, inner compass that knows what you came here to do, how you’re meant to grow, and how you’re meant to serve. When you’re in alignment with that truth, life still brings challenges, but it flows with more clarity, joy, and meaning.
As an Integrated Energy Therapy practitioner and soul coach, I often work with highly sensitive people—empathic individuals who are finely attuned to the emotions and needs of others. What I’ve observed, and experienced firsthand, is that this sensitivity can come at a cost: we become so skilled at responding to others that we forget how to listen to ourselves.
I know this because I lived it.
For decades, I worked in a career that was both noble and necessary. It served a real need in the world. But quietly and persistently, I felt like I had to mold myself into a version that didn’t reflect my truest self. I played a role that “fit” the expectations of the job—even if it meant silencing parts of who I really was. It wasn’t until I retired that I fully recognized how far I had drifted from my soul—and how deeply that disconnect had affected my energy, creativity, and overall well-being.
That realization led me to this path of healing and soul-aligned living. If any of this feels familiar to you, here are some powerful (and sometimes subtle) signs that you may be out of alignment with your soul’s purpose:
1. You Feel Constantly Drained or Disconnected
Energy doesn’t lie. If you feel exhausted even after resting, or emotionally numb despite going through life’s motions, your inner being might be signaling that something is off. Living out of sync with your soul’s truth takes a surprising amount of energy—because it’s unnatural to you.
Soul Reframe: Your energy wants to be directed toward what nourishes you, not just what meets expectations or pays the bills.
2. You’re Living for “Shoulds” Instead of “Wants”
If your inner dialogue is filled with “I should...” more than “I want to...”, that’s a red flag. Living soul-aligned doesn’t mean abandoning responsibility—it means asking whether your choices are rooted in desire or fear of disappointing others.
Sensitive souls often shape-shift to meet others’ needs. But when “should” runs your life, you may be following someone else’s script.
3. You Keep Hitting Invisible Walls
Projects stall. Opportunities fizzle. Relationships feel strained. It can feel like the Universe is blocking your path—and maybe it is. When you’re walking a path that isn’t yours, you’ll often meet resistance—not to punish you, but to redirect you.
Soul Reframe: Obstacles are often sacred detours pointing you toward your truth.
4. You’re Overly Preoccupied with What Others Think
When you’re disconnected from your purpose, it’s easy to outsource your sense of worth. You may find yourself over-performing, people-pleasing, or chasing validation. But that insecurity doesn’t mean you’re not good enough—it means you’re misaligned.
For sensitive people, adaptability is often praised. But that same gift can turn into self-abandonment if we’re not careful.
5. Your Intuition Feels Muted—or You Don’t Trust It
Your soul speaks through intuition: a quiet nudge, a persistent idea, a gut feeling. If that voice feels muffled, it might be because you’re overriding it with fear, conditioning, or busyness.
Soul Reframe: Rebuilding trust with your inner voice is the first step back to alignment.
6. You’re Experiencing Chronic Dissatisfaction or Restlessness
Even if everything looks “fine” on the outside, you might feel like something essential is missing. That question—“Is this all there is?”—isn’t selfish or unrealistic. It’s your soul calling you inward, toward something deeper.
7. You’ve Forgotten What Lights You Up
Joy is a compass. If you can’t remember the last time you felt inspired, playful, or creatively alive, your soul may be buried under layers of responsibility, survival mode, or spiritual disconnection.
When I ask new clients what brings them joy, they pause. They often don’t have an answer. But they do know what brings joy to their partner, their children, their boss—even their dog. Sensitive, service-oriented souls often put everyone else first. We confuse honoring ourselves with being selfish.
Soul Reframe: Your joy isn’t indulgent—it’s a signpost to your purpose.
How to Realign with Your Soul’s Purpose
If these signs resonated, take heart. Awareness is a powerful first step. Here are some gentle ways to begin reconnecting:
Pause and reflect – Journaling, meditation, or guided soul coaching can help you uncover what you truly desire.
Reconnect with joy – Do something each week just because it feels good.
Listen to your body – Your body and energy field hold intuitive wisdom.
Seek support – Healing sessions like Reiki, soul coaching, or intuitive work can help you realign with yourself.
You Are Meant to Thrive, Not Just Survive
When you’re aligned with your soul’s purpose, you feel it. Life doesn’t suddenly become perfect—but it becomes more real. More alive. More peaceful, even when it’s in motion.
If something stirred inside you while reading this, trust it. That tug is your soul whispering, It’s time to come home to yourself.
Would you like support in exploring your alignment or reconnecting with your energy field? I offer 1:1 sessions designed to help you heal, gain clarity, and step into your soul’s path. You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
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