My Story…
I began looking for purpose and meaning in political and environmental activism in my early teens. Very soon, however, I turned my attention to spirituality. At age 16 I encountered Buddhism and by age 18 I was already living in a zen-buddhist monastery.
While five years in the monastery gave me access to depths of being that I could not have fathomed previously, they did not solve the problem of purpose for me. They clarified my questions about the meaning of life in general but did not reveal my unique purpose, the reason for why I am born into this particular life.
When this became clear to me I left the monastery to look for my purpose elsewhere. My search eventually lead me to the field of coaching, a field of inquiry that often has a focus on life purpose. I studied zen-coaching and I also made a deep dive into non-violent communication. I undertook a three-year program in coaching psychology that resulted in a B.A. in cognitive neuroscience.
Towards the end of my studies I encountered Ken Wilber and integral theory. It was with a deep sigh of relief that I read about a way of viewing the world that values all perspectives. Throughout my life I had explored many kinds of spiritual practices and personal development methodologies. My sense was always that each of them provided some value while none of them were able to present a path that was complete in itself. Finding a context that appreciated the beauty of each path and provided a framework that showed a bigger picture was a huge relief, a confirmation of the intuition that I had all the way. This lead me to a deep dive into integral spiritual practice, which is an application of integral theory with the intention to integrate some of the most important features of all spiritual paths. Since I saw a deep need in the world for this kind of integrative spirituality I felt called to teach this, so I started teaching courses in integral spiritual practice. As I was doing this I felt more on purpose than ever.
As so often happens when one follows the call, I encountered challenges on the way. Life circumstances led me to stray further and further away from my calling for a couple of years. Eventually, however, my purpose was calling to me loud enough that I could not resist it anymore. At that precise moment, I encountered the Purpose Discovery Program. I resonated deeply with the content and saw this as an opportunity to further deepen my connection to my purpose and to clarify the aspects of it that still remained unclear.
After the program I feel firmly grounded in my purpose and thus becoming a Purpose Guide™ was a natural evolution into my own purpose.
What Influencers & Leaders are saying about Pauli…
Saari is immensely…
Trustable, rigorously devoted and the kind of man our world needs to pay close attention to. Pauli is an emerging leader who exemplifies the kind of curiosity needed to help move people’s lives forward in powerful ways."
Rob McNamara, author of The Elegant Self and Strength to Awaken
“As a teacher, straighten your spine. He has much to offer you. As a coach, open your heart. You have found someone who can skillfully guide you.”
Pauli has studied…
And applied himself to integral spirituality for years, as a wholehearted transformational path. And so what he shares is ”the real thing”, an embodied expression of integral consciousness, ever-emerging.
Terry Patten, author of Integral Life Practice together with Ken Wilber
“What he shares is ”the real thing”, an embodied expression of integral consciousness, ever-emerging.”
What clients are saying about Pauli…
“I warmly recommend Pauli as a guide for anyone who would like to discover their souls purpose.”
Pauli has an incredible…
Presence and a great simplicity and humility. He has a vast understanding of what it means to be a human being and the complexities it entails, it feels like he can understand me whatever I say and that he can meet me in the place where I am coming from. I have a sense that he has done a thorough job in working with himself and that he has a lot to stand on, both in terms of personal and spiritual development and in terms of self-realization.
The Purpose Discovery Program and the relationship with Pauli has been an incredibly valuable platform for exploring what is truly important for me beyond my intellectual capacities and my cultural marinade. I warmly recommend Pauli as a guide for anyone who would like to discover their souls purpose.
Angelica Patek, Nyköping, Sweden
Hi, I am Jenny…
I have been going through the Purpose Discovery Program for the last six months and can warmly recommend it to anybody who longs for meaning and purpose in their lives.
During a couple of intense years with small children, I felt like I lost much of my inspiration and joy in life. I felt like I wasn't really in touch with myself anymore. The program has helped me to reconnect with my true self and to clarify my unique contribution in life.
The 12 modules are filled with interesting and relevant exercises and throughout the program, I had regular conversations with my guide, Pauli. These conversations were the most valuable part of the program for me. I always felt more inspired after the conversations. Pauli has a great ability to sense exactly what needs to be worked with and to choose a method that best suits the situation.
His calm, methodical and harmonius manner made me feel comfortable with sharing freely about my life. I could relax deeply and this made it possible for me to do meditations and practices that I may not have been able to do otherwise.
Jenny Sundberg, Järna, Sweden
“The program has helped me to reconnect with my true self and to clarify my unique contribution in life.”
“Pauli is calm, he listens deeply and he is great at helping you see yourself and how valuable and unique you are.”
I contacted Pauli…
At a time in my life when I needed to find out if what I was doing was the right thing, if I was on the right path for me. I had an idea about what I was called to do and mostly I wanted a nudge in the right direction and affirmation that I was on the right track. Imagine my surprise when the process showed me something entirely different. My soul wanted to show me a greater possibility.
To go through this process with Pauli, to take a deep dive within and discover my true self, has been a fantastic journey. At times it has been scary and more than once I have encountered tremendous internal resistance. Some of the modules have made me cry and some have been light and harmonious, but through all of it Pauli has been with me as a steady support.
Without Pauli I could not have walked all the way, his support has been invaluable. Pauli is calm, he listens deeply and he is great at helping you see yourself and how valuable and unique you are. I felt that he saw me, my soul and all of my nuances, and that he accepted me exactly as I was.
Now after the program I feel clear about what my mission in this life is. It is clear what my inherent gifts are and my journey towards transforming my calling into my vocation has started.
I recommend with all my love Pauli as your Purpose Guide, the support that he has given me with his soulfulness, his patience and his wisdom has been invaluable."
Eva Eklund, Luleå, Sweden
It has been a great…
Experience to work with Pauli. His ability to listen in a very focused and intense manner made it possible for me to go very deep in our conversations. His intuition about me was crystal clear and his recommendations for my next steps were always spot on. I hope that many more people will get the opportunity to have Pauli as a guide on their purpose journey.
Katrin, Hamburg, Germany
“His intuition about me was crystal clear and his recommendations for my next steps were always spot on.”
“Pauli creates a safe and comfortable space... while also having the courage to challenge you.”
Pauli is the perfect…
Guide to hold your hand during the purpose discovery program. He creates a safe and comfortable space that allows you to express what you need to express while also having the courage to challenge you. To take the purpose discovery journey with Pauli has been an absolute pleasure.
I will miss our deepening, expansive and uplifting meetings. Pauli is a fantastic guide and a whole-hearted human being. If you feel inspired to go through this program there can be no better guide than Pauli.
Madelaine Clason Laxmi, Nyköping, Sweden
Click here for a detailed description of the 12 modules of The Purpose Discovery Process.
To learn more about the philosophy behind The Purpose Discovery Process, have a look at this article: Soulwork and The Purpose Octagon. It is written by Jonathan Gustin, the founder of The Purpose Guides Institute.
Click here for a 25-minute introduction to purpose discovery
Click here to book a free introductory session, or click here to find information about pricing.
To participate in a free online workshop about purpose discovery, click here.
