From the moment you are born, a unique blueprint is imprinted on you—one that holds the key to your true purpose in life. In a fascinating conversation with Barbera Schouten, also known as The Soul Ignitor!, we explored how human design and the Gene Keys offer profound insights into who you are, why you think the way you do, and how you can align with your authentic self to live a more fulfilling life.

The Difference Between Purpose & Your Purpose

Many people struggle with finding their purpose. We often hear phrases like “Find your why” or “Follow your passion,” but what if your purpose isn’t something you need to create—what if it’s something you uncover?

Barbera explains that there is a difference between “purpose” and “your purpose.” Your purpose isn’t just a job title or a passion project—it’s a deep, intrinsic understanding of what you are meant to be in this lifetime. The key to unlocking it lies in looking inward.

Human Design: Your Blueprint to Self-Discovery and Empowerment

Human design is a system that combines elements of astrology, the I Ching, the Kabbalah, and the chakra system. It provides a blueprint of your energy and reveals how you are naturally designed to interact with the world.

According to Barbera, your birth date, time, and location determine specific energetic influences that shape your strengths, struggles, and unique gifts. By understanding your human design type, you can start to recognize patterns in your life and align with the path that feels the most natural to you.

The Five Human Design Types

Each person falls into one of the five human design types:

Manifestors – The initiators. They are here to start things and make an impact.

Generators – The builders. They have sustainable energy and thrive when they do what they love.

Manifesting Generators – A combination of manifestors and generators; they are multi-passionate and fast-paced.

Projectors – The guides. They see things from a higher perspective and are here to direct others.

Reflectors – The mirrors of society. They absorb and reflect the energy around them.

Understanding your type helps you see how to work with your energy rather than against it.

How the Gene Keys Reveal Your True Path

The Gene Keys build upon human design and offer a deeper look into your life’s work, challenges, and highest potential. This system serves as a guiding light, helping individuals decode their personal energy and understand the unique journey they are meant to take.

Barbera highlights that exploring the Gene Keys can help people gain clarity on the lessons they are meant to learn in this lifetime and how they can transform struggles into strengths.

Aligning Your Life with Your True Purpose

If you often feel stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected, it might be because you live out of alignment with your true self. Here are some steps you can take to start aligning with your soul’s purpose:

• Understand Your Human Design – Learn your type and strategy to work with your energy flow.
• Reflect on Your Life Patterns – Notice what comes easily to you and what always feels like resistance.
• Listen to Your Inner Guidance – Meditation, journaling, and self-inquiry can help you reconnect with your intuition.
• Follow What Feels Right – Your purpose isn’t something you force—it’s something that flows when you align with your true nature.

Final Thoughts

Your purpose is not something you must chase—it’s something already within you. Through human design and the Gene Keys, you can unlock your greatest potential and start living a life that feels effortless, fulfilling, and truly aligned with who you are meant to be.

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