WALKING IN YOUR WORTH: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF DISCOVERING ONE'S PURPOSE
I am glad you’ve decided to join me on this journey, or should I say blog series. My hope is that the show and the blog entertain you and empower you to walk in your worth and realize the significance of discovering one’s purpose.
Navigating the Search
In Tyler Perry’s Beauty in the Black, Kimmie’s life represents a cycle many women find themselves in when they lack a clear sense of purpose. Kimmie has no place to call home as a result of the betrayal from her mother, as a result she seeks safety and stability in the wrong places. She falls into toxic relationships, victim-blaming, and harmful environments. Kimmie resorts to drug running and stripping just to survive and allows manipulation and vices to fill the void where her purpose should reside.
Kimmie’s actions are a reflection of what happens when purpose is lost or unclear. Without it, we often chase temporary pleasures—whether material possessions, validation from others, or dangerous vices—as a way to escape from our pain or dissatisfaction. But as we see in Kimmie’s story, these fleeting pleasures only lead to a vicious cycle of destruction, disappointment, and deeper wounds.
Purpose As A Compass
Purpose is not just a lofty idea—it is the foundation upon which a life of worth is built. When women lack purpose, they seek fulfillment in fleeting pleasures, as seen through Kimmie’s downward spiral into destructive behaviors and toxic relationships. Yet, when we embrace our purpose, it acts as a compass, guiding us through life’s toughest decisions, helping us stay grounded in our inherent worth, and keeping us from being distracted by temporary fixes.
“When you lack purpose, you chase pleasure. But purpose, demands that you walk in your worth.”
In my work as a worthiness coach, I’ve seen firsthand how discovering your purpose can break the cycle of seeking pleasure in all the wrong places. My prayer is that by the end of the Netflix series Kimmie experiences a major turning point in her life, where she shifts from merely surviving to thriving. She no longer settles for scraps, but takes ownership of her future, recognizing her worth and her power to create a legacy.
Why Purpose Matters
The absence of purpose often leads to destructive coping mechanisms. Whether it’s seeking validation through relationships, material possessions, or destructive behaviors, without a clear sense of purpose, women are vulnerable to pursuing external pleasures that lead them further away from their true value.
Kimmie’s story, like that of many women, shows that when we don’t understand our worth, we let life dictate our choices rather than allowing our purpose to guide us. But when we embrace our purpose, everything changes. We stop seeking approval or validation from others, and we begin to live a life of intention, fulfillment, and peace. Purpose offers a powerful antidote to the pressures and pitfalls society places on women to chase success and happiness in all the wrong places.
“Purpose is not about perfection. It’s about continuous progression as you discover who you are beyond the masks and scars.”
A Call to Walk in Your Worth and Purpose
This lesson of Beauty in the Black is clear: You are more than your past, more than your mistakes, and more than what others have said about you. The moment you choose to align with your purpose is the moment you stop settling for temporary pleasure and start walking in your true worth. Your purpose is your guide. It will elevate you, heal you, and empower you to create the life you were always meant to live.If you need help walking in your worth checkout my book Worthy Woman, Wildly Winning here, or if you’re interested in my group coaching program, The Year of the Worthy Woman, which will begin January 2025 please shoot me an email here , and put Interest in The Year of the Worthy Woman in the subject line and I will send you an application to determine if it will be mutually beneficial. Stay tuned because on Thursday, November 7, 2024, I’ll be releasing the next blog of this blog series.
“Discover your purpose so that you can embrace your true power.”
