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Your Soul Purpose: Learn How to Access the Light Within
Discover your soul purpose by harnessing your own energy and accessing the world beyond in this expert guide from the world-famous psychic medium and author of The Happy Medium.
Everyone on earth has a purpose for being here, but it can be difficult to discover. Luckily, each of us has a guru residing inside—a spiritual guide to lead us on the path to fulfillment. As “The Happy Medium,” Kim has reached beyond the realms of the known. Her gift allows her to sees what many of us cannot: that the world is filled with distractions and barriers that can derail us from living our lives with meaning and purpose. By explaining spiritual laws—including divine oneness, balance, vibration, and resistance—and providing practical, illuminating exercises, Kim unlocks our spiritual toolbox to help us reframe our world. Wise and compassionate, Kim teaches us how to embrace love, reject fear, and rid ourselves of negativity bias, through a series of helpful quizzes and assignments that make it easy to discover who we are. Your Soul Purpose will empower readers to recognize love, leave their fear and egos at the door, and use the spiritual tools they already possess to fulfill their destiny.
Everyone on earth has a purpose for being here, but it can be difficult to discover. Luckily, each of us has a guru residing inside—a spiritual guide to lead us on the path to fulfillment. As “The Happy Medium,” Kim has reached beyond the realms of the known. Her gift allows her to sees what many of us cannot: that the world is filled with distractions and barriers that can derail us from living our lives with meaning and purpose. By explaining spiritual laws—including divine oneness, balance, vibration, and resistance—and providing practical, illuminating exercises, Kim unlocks our spiritual toolbox to help us reframe our world. Wise and compassionate, Kim teaches us how to embrace love, reject fear, and rid ourselves of negativity bias, through a series of helpful quizzes and assignments that make it easy to discover who we are. Your Soul Purpose will empower readers to recognize love, leave their fear and egos at the door, and use the spiritual tools they already possess to fulfill their destiny.
224 pages, Hardcover
Published April 2, 2019
About the author
Kim Russo
6 books171 followersKim Russo, also known as The Happy Medium, is a psychic medium who has been able to see the spirit world since the age of nine. She is a certified by The Windbridge Institute for Applied Research in Human Potential. She has appeared on hit TV shows including Paranormal State, Psychic Kids, Celebrity Ghost Stories and she hosted Psychic Intervention. As of 2016 she is the host of the long running series The Haunting of… on the Lifetime Movie Network. Russo takes a celebrity back to the place of their haunting to uncover the true story of why it took place and who may be responsible. She also provides private readings, lectures, workshops and seminars.
Russo is originally from Long Island, NY and is the mother of three boys.
Russo is originally from Long Island, NY and is the mother of three boys.
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May 14, 2020
This book inspires me to be a better person. Kim’s perspective on the universe and how we are all connected “To the God Force” makes me realize that all our actions big or small have a ripple affect. A simple act of kindness toward a stranger or neighbor or essential worker could make all the difference in their day.
A recent example of this... I left my mail lady a ‘thank you’ note to thank her for her service during this difficult time (the pandemic). It just so happened she received the card when I was just arriving home. The smile on her face when she received the card made my day so much brighter. The short interaction between us made me feel good and I’m pretty sure it made her feel good too. Kindness matters more now than ever.
A recent example of this... I left my mail lady a ‘thank you’ note to thank her for her service during this difficult time (the pandemic). It just so happened she received the card when I was just arriving home. The smile on her face when she received the card made my day so much brighter. The short interaction between us made me feel good and I’m pretty sure it made her feel good too. Kindness matters more now than ever.
September 22, 2020
Great Advice on Finding ‘Your Soul Purpose’
This young lady has taken the air waves AND the hungry public by storm. First her TV shows THE HAUNTING OF…, CELEBRITY GHOST STORIES and others, then her book THE HAPPY MEDIUM, and now YOUR SOUL PURPOSE: LEARN HOW TO ACCESS THE LIGHT WITHIN.
The advice that Kim offers is, in my opinion, quite timely. At 65, I’ve experienced much of what she speaks of in this book, and can only say that I wish I’d had her around when I was going through those various life events of which she speaks. (Like my first Saturn Return! Or even my second one!)
While, personally, I HAVE managed to access the Light Within previous to reading her book, one of the things I’ve had an extremely challenging time with is attempting to determine my Soul Purpose. I mean, you know, my PRIMARY Soul Purpose. The one I supposedly came into this life to offer to the world as my contribution. In my opinion, while we may have many passions, there is only ONE Soul Purpose. Or at least, that’s what I thought. Some of us may actually come in with more than one. The fact that I have LOTS of passions (!) makes it difficult to choose.
For quite awhile I believed that Soul Purpose and Life Purpose were really two different things, since one referred to our Earthly Purpose (Life Purpose), while the other referred to our Higher Self’s Purpose (Soul Purpose). But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that they are really one and the same. Because once we become aligned with our Higher Self, which is our HIGHER PURPOSE, that is what we wish to manifest on the earth plane, which ultimately becomes our Life Purpose.
However, recently I’ve been hearing another message: from Spirit, my Angels, my Guides, possibly passed-on loved ones and ancestors, and even from corporeal here-and-now loved ones and friends. And that message is: “BE HERE NOW” and “ANCHOR THE LIGHT.” (See Angels and Higher Self! I WAS listening! :-) )
What I’m also hearing from Spirit, and my Angels and Guides is that it’s OK to want to follow your other passions. But the primary aid the world needs right now is for us to live in the present or be here now (thank you Ram Dass) and to anchor the Light – and Love – into, around and onto Mama Gaia.
But, if you really would like to know what your passions are, or what you might do better than anything else or where you’ll be most successful, you can check with any astrologer – as Kim pointed out – and the astrologer should be able to show you in what sign and house your North Node of the Moon and Part of Fortune are located. Your North Node of the Moon shows not only your Life Purpose, but your Highest Evolutionary Potential, while your Part of Fortune shows you where you’ll experience the most joy and where you’ll be most successful. If you’re career/business focused, you can ask that s/he checks out where your Saturn and Capricorn planets are located, and what planetary bodies are located in your 6th and/or 10th houses, and possibly even your 2nd.
These, though, are not the only planetary bodies which indicate abilities, gifts and passions. In fact, other planetary bodies which aspect these two bodies should also be taken into consideration; especially those that are trine to or at a positive distance from them.
And as for Kim’s comments regarding astrology and its importance, as a recently retired astrologer who’s worked in the field for several decades and studied it voraciously for several decades before that, I must concur. Astrology is an amazing way to learn about yourself. You know the old saying that parents utter when they don’t really understand their children: “It’s too bad kids don’t come with instruction manuals!” The fact is, they do. It’s called their astrological natal or birth chart. It works extremely well for figuring out who your child is, and/or what s/he likes and dislikes or of what she or he might be afraid.
Then, finally, Kim talks about Ascension. While Ascension is my preferred word, some prefer the term the Rapture, which is technically a fundamentalist Christian term and quite a bit different than ‘Ascension.’ Ascension is more like an evolution of consciousness. Or there is being Enlightened or attaining the Light Body or Rainbow Body. Ultimately our Higher Self’s intention – the God Force’s intention (I love that epithet, Kim!) is for us to love the Infinite Creator (God), ourselves and others, and to forgive and to have compassion for others. Whatever way you choose to view it, Yeshua said it best: “Love is the whole of the Law.”
Great book, Kim. Kudos!
This young lady has taken the air waves AND the hungry public by storm. First her TV shows THE HAUNTING OF…, CELEBRITY GHOST STORIES and others, then her book THE HAPPY MEDIUM, and now YOUR SOUL PURPOSE: LEARN HOW TO ACCESS THE LIGHT WITHIN.
The advice that Kim offers is, in my opinion, quite timely. At 65, I’ve experienced much of what she speaks of in this book, and can only say that I wish I’d had her around when I was going through those various life events of which she speaks. (Like my first Saturn Return! Or even my second one!)
While, personally, I HAVE managed to access the Light Within previous to reading her book, one of the things I’ve had an extremely challenging time with is attempting to determine my Soul Purpose. I mean, you know, my PRIMARY Soul Purpose. The one I supposedly came into this life to offer to the world as my contribution. In my opinion, while we may have many passions, there is only ONE Soul Purpose. Or at least, that’s what I thought. Some of us may actually come in with more than one. The fact that I have LOTS of passions (!) makes it difficult to choose.
For quite awhile I believed that Soul Purpose and Life Purpose were really two different things, since one referred to our Earthly Purpose (Life Purpose), while the other referred to our Higher Self’s Purpose (Soul Purpose). But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that they are really one and the same. Because once we become aligned with our Higher Self, which is our HIGHER PURPOSE, that is what we wish to manifest on the earth plane, which ultimately becomes our Life Purpose.
However, recently I’ve been hearing another message: from Spirit, my Angels, my Guides, possibly passed-on loved ones and ancestors, and even from corporeal here-and-now loved ones and friends. And that message is: “BE HERE NOW” and “ANCHOR THE LIGHT.” (See Angels and Higher Self! I WAS listening! :-) )
What I’m also hearing from Spirit, and my Angels and Guides is that it’s OK to want to follow your other passions. But the primary aid the world needs right now is for us to live in the present or be here now (thank you Ram Dass) and to anchor the Light – and Love – into, around and onto Mama Gaia.
But, if you really would like to know what your passions are, or what you might do better than anything else or where you’ll be most successful, you can check with any astrologer – as Kim pointed out – and the astrologer should be able to show you in what sign and house your North Node of the Moon and Part of Fortune are located. Your North Node of the Moon shows not only your Life Purpose, but your Highest Evolutionary Potential, while your Part of Fortune shows you where you’ll experience the most joy and where you’ll be most successful. If you’re career/business focused, you can ask that s/he checks out where your Saturn and Capricorn planets are located, and what planetary bodies are located in your 6th and/or 10th houses, and possibly even your 2nd.
These, though, are not the only planetary bodies which indicate abilities, gifts and passions. In fact, other planetary bodies which aspect these two bodies should also be taken into consideration; especially those that are trine to or at a positive distance from them.
And as for Kim’s comments regarding astrology and its importance, as a recently retired astrologer who’s worked in the field for several decades and studied it voraciously for several decades before that, I must concur. Astrology is an amazing way to learn about yourself. You know the old saying that parents utter when they don’t really understand their children: “It’s too bad kids don’t come with instruction manuals!” The fact is, they do. It’s called their astrological natal or birth chart. It works extremely well for figuring out who your child is, and/or what s/he likes and dislikes or of what she or he might be afraid.
Then, finally, Kim talks about Ascension. While Ascension is my preferred word, some prefer the term the Rapture, which is technically a fundamentalist Christian term and quite a bit different than ‘Ascension.’ Ascension is more like an evolution of consciousness. Or there is being Enlightened or attaining the Light Body or Rainbow Body. Ultimately our Higher Self’s intention – the God Force’s intention (I love that epithet, Kim!) is for us to love the Infinite Creator (God), ourselves and others, and to forgive and to have compassion for others. Whatever way you choose to view it, Yeshua said it best: “Love is the whole of the Law.”
Great book, Kim. Kudos!
March 2, 2026
Love her explanations of energy therapy and her unapologetic Christian viewpoint.
February 8, 2022
Kim Russo is a proven psychic. Consequently, I felt drawn to her newly published book. Its title didn't promise anything I didn't already know. Nevertheless, I felt led to check it out. Whoa, was I surprised that while some of the stuff wasn't new to me, the whole volume proved to be a treasure chest crammed with information covering a vast array of topics. From the rules of the Universe to our energy vibrations, to astrology to numerology, to other disciplines considered to be real or bogus science. It all makes sense as she describes it, and it's easy to see where she's coming from.
Russo works with the reader. She reaches out to where you are and provides guidance according to your needs. While I didn't feel I was someone in dire need, I nevertheless learned some astounding lessons. No matter where you are on your spiritual path, here is a book worth exploring for its vast collection of useful knowledge.
The read is enjoyable, and I look forward to examining more of Kim Russo's books.
Russo works with the reader. She reaches out to where you are and provides guidance according to your needs. While I didn't feel I was someone in dire need, I nevertheless learned some astounding lessons. No matter where you are on your spiritual path, here is a book worth exploring for its vast collection of useful knowledge.
The read is enjoyable, and I look forward to examining more of Kim Russo's books.
September 1, 2019
This isn't a book about being psychic, being a medium, or how to become one. I bought this audio book on Audible because Kim's a very positive person, and "The Happy Medium" is a perfect description of her. In this book, she talks about finding the light within you, with your soul, to improve your life. It's not about speaking to the dead at all. She talks about listening to your inner voice, being authentic, and not listening to the so-called "authorities" in our lives. Our authorities are God and ourselves. She also often says "love is God."
It's a very positive read and gives tools (meditations, mantras) to help you work through the negative times and work around negative people. You don't need to believe in God to take something away from this book. Just have an open mind about what positivity is.
It's a very positive read and gives tools (meditations, mantras) to help you work through the negative times and work around negative people. You don't need to believe in God to take something away from this book. Just have an open mind about what positivity is.
October 24, 2026
I was first introduced to Kim Russo through her television show The Haunting, and I’ve been fascinated by her ever since. As a medium, she has an intriguing ability to offer insights into things we can’t necessarily see or explain, and that curiosity is what led me to pick up this book.
I’ve long believed in the significance of energy and how it influences our lives, so I particularly enjoyed Russo’s exploration of spirituality, God, and our greater purpose. I found the way she connects these ideas especially thought-provoking.
But here’s where I wanted a little more. 🔎
I’m already familiar with energy work, numerology, astrology, and many of the spiritual concepts she discusses. So while much of the book resonated with me, a good portion felt more like a refresher course than a journey into new territory.
I kept hoping she’d take those concepts a step further. Don’t just tell me about them. Show me how to put them to work! How do we take this knowledge and meaningfully apply it to our everyday lives?
And then there’s the question of where our souls come from and where they’ve been. I do believe in a premortal existence, that our spirits existed before this earthly life. But reincarnation and past lives? That’s where Kim and I respectfully part ways. I don’t believe we’ve lived multiple earthly lives, although I still found her perspective interesting to consider.
Ultimately, Your Soul Purpose reinforced many things I already believe, introduced a few ideas I enjoyed contemplating, and challenged others. I appreciated the spiritual exploration, but I was hoping for more depth, fresh insights, and practical application.
3 stars because I enjoyed the journey, even if I was hoping to discover a few more unexplored paths along the way.
I’ve long believed in the significance of energy and how it influences our lives, so I particularly enjoyed Russo’s exploration of spirituality, God, and our greater purpose. I found the way she connects these ideas especially thought-provoking.
But here’s where I wanted a little more. 🔎
I’m already familiar with energy work, numerology, astrology, and many of the spiritual concepts she discusses. So while much of the book resonated with me, a good portion felt more like a refresher course than a journey into new territory.
I kept hoping she’d take those concepts a step further. Don’t just tell me about them. Show me how to put them to work! How do we take this knowledge and meaningfully apply it to our everyday lives?
And then there’s the question of where our souls come from and where they’ve been. I do believe in a premortal existence, that our spirits existed before this earthly life. But reincarnation and past lives? That’s where Kim and I respectfully part ways. I don’t believe we’ve lived multiple earthly lives, although I still found her perspective interesting to consider.
Ultimately, Your Soul Purpose reinforced many things I already believe, introduced a few ideas I enjoyed contemplating, and challenged others. I appreciated the spiritual exploration, but I was hoping for more depth, fresh insights, and practical application.
3 stars because I enjoyed the journey, even if I was hoping to discover a few more unexplored paths along the way.
November 24, 2020
I usually don't get into books like this, but Kim caught my attention on a TV show where she both brought comfort to several people and pushed her book. She drew on her special gift as a medium on the show, but the book doesn't really dwell on that. Being a Catholic Christian, I was uncomfortable with parts at first but was encouraged when I found out this is also her background. She never denies her background, but she has studied the traditional literature of other cultures and incorporated it; including the Kabbalah, Vedic scriptures, numerology and astrology. I found the book unfocused at times, but that was probably just me. The last two chapters drew everything together beautifully with insights that I found meaningful and reassuring for the times we are now in.
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November 2, 2020Wow. I just finished and am rereading it.
This book has come to me at exactly the right time, and I pray it finds you as well. My dear soul sister recommended this, and I look forward to discussing it with her. I bought it on Kindle, and I may want the hard cover to make some notes. Many blessings and much gratitude to Ms. Russo and her spirit guides for sharing this remarkable work.
This book has come to me at exactly the right time, and I pray it finds you as well. My dear soul sister recommended this, and I look forward to discussing it with her. I bought it on Kindle, and I may want the hard cover to make some notes. Many blessings and much gratitude to Ms. Russo and her spirit guides for sharing this remarkable work.
October 15, 2020
I have read a few books similar to Kim’s, but this book has helped me more than words can say. Kim has a way of talking to you, not at you. Her stories validate what she is trying to teach us. I highlighted many pages and will reference her book whenever I feel lost. Thank you, Kim Russo, for sharing this book!
September 2, 2021
Oh how I loved this book! I listened via audible and I enjoyed the voice of Kim Russo throughout! This book gives you the tools to find your soul's purpose along with positive guidance along the way. I am now working on my soul's purpose and ascension - rising above to make the World a better place! Bless you Kim, you touch so many!
August 10, 2019
Your Soul Purpose
An excellent and thorough look and explanation of bringing your light inside awake to ascend. I would recommend this book to all Seekers if spiritual enlightenment. Thank you Kim!
An excellent and thorough look and explanation of bringing your light inside awake to ascend. I would recommend this book to all Seekers if spiritual enlightenment. Thank you Kim!
February 22, 2020
I found this one to be such a helpful, enlightening, supportive read! Kim's love and truth emanate from every page. I plan to read this book again for a renewal of the wisdom it offers!
February 25, 2020
GAME CHANGER! Literally changes your thinking and believing into the possibilities of everything.
May 9, 2020
This book really helped me to explore my purpose.
June 29, 2020
I loved this book, definitely going to reread it again. I highly recommend that anybody looking for deeper meaning to life, check it out.
July 1, 2020
Wonderful book!
November 19, 2020
So much interesting information in this book. Loved it!
February 7, 2021
Must read to change your life.
I wish that I could have read this book 25 years ago. It will make a difference in the rest of my life. Thank you Kim Russo.
I wish that I could have read this book 25 years ago. It will make a difference in the rest of my life. Thank you Kim Russo.
January 1, 2024
Kim Russo is a proven psychic. Consequently, I felt drawn to her newly published book. Its title didn't promise anything I didn't already know. Nevertheless, I felt led to check it out. Whoa, was I surprised that while some of the stuff wasn't new to me, the whole volume proved to be a treasure chest crammed with information covering a vast array of topics. From the rules of the Universe to our energy vibrations, to astrology to numerology, to other disciplines considered to be real or bogus science. It all makes sense as she describes it, and it's easy to see where she's coming from.
Russo works with the reader. She reaches out to where you are and provides guidance according to your needs. While I didn't feel I was someone in dire need, I nevertheless learned some astounding lessons. No matter where you are on your spiritual path, here is a book worth exploring for its vast collection of useful knowledge.
The read is enjoyable, and I look forward to examining more of Kim Russo's books.
October 6, 2021
I loved this book. I read Your Soul Purpose at the beginning of the pandemic. I lost my HR job and my children were home, one of them struggling with remote schooling in the beginning stages. After reading this book and doing the recommended spiritual exercises in it, I found my soul purpose. I heard it loud and clear. I gained the confidence to homeschool my children and start my journey of being an author and self-publisher. Kim is so good at expressing and promoting self-love throughout the whole book. I recommend this book to anyone struggling to understand the changes that the pandemic has brought to our lives and to anyone struggling with finding their soul purpose here on earth.
February 26, 2020
saw her on the "the mel robbins" morning show and she's amazing. but the book isn't amazing.
nothing major blew me away about this book. I was expecting more.
didn't like: another book discounting the importance of the ego, also another book with the "don't do X" but nothing about how you change your habits or better yet heal yourself to the point where there's no desire to do X.
liked: some good tips and interesting points.
I'm on the fence about reading her "happy medium".
nothing major blew me away about this book. I was expecting more.
didn't like: another book discounting the importance of the ego, also another book with the "don't do X" but nothing about how you change your habits or better yet heal yourself to the point where there's no desire to do X.
liked: some good tips and interesting points.
I'm on the fence about reading her "happy medium".
March 23, 2025
Uplifting
I'm not sure what I expected to get out of this book. I've been searching for my purpose for a while. This is the kind of book I will go back and re read. It offered some of the same insights as the Four Agreements and The Alchemist. I've been searching for understanding of what I've been feeling and it's been like pieces of a puzzle. This helped add a few more to place.
I'm not sure what I expected to get out of this book. I've been searching for my purpose for a while. This is the kind of book I will go back and re read. It offered some of the same insights as the Four Agreements and The Alchemist. I've been searching for understanding of what I've been feeling and it's been like pieces of a puzzle. This helped add a few more to place.
January 14, 2026
A good interesting
I loved Kim's show and her energy, so I was happy to read this book. I am also working on myself and probably could stand to work on my energy. This book is mainly about energy and finding your way to connect to the higher purpose. I like how even though this references God, it is light on organized religion. There are no quick fixes here, but a gentle guidance.
I loved Kim's show and her energy, so I was happy to read this book. I am also working on myself and probably could stand to work on my energy. This book is mainly about energy and finding your way to connect to the higher purpose. I like how even though this references God, it is light on organized religion. There are no quick fixes here, but a gentle guidance.
February 14, 2023
Disappointing
I found the book all over the place, it didn't really resonate with me . Some information was ok but it wasn't much about accessing your light more stories.than anything and questions. In simple terms, if you want to access your light ➡️ Vibrate in a place of love that's all you need to know.
I found the book all over the place, it didn't really resonate with me . Some information was ok but it wasn't much about accessing your light more stories.than anything and questions. In simple terms, if you want to access your light ➡️ Vibrate in a place of love that's all you need to know.
February 1, 2024
Really enjoyed this book. If you are interested in the power of manifestation, getting in touch with your guardian angels/beings, or becoming more spiritual than this is the book for you. In easy to understand language, Kim Russo's walks you through how to become a higher, more loving version of yourself.
May 25, 2020
Kim Russo lays out how to find your soul’s purpose and have a better relationship with God. While I agree with everything she said, it seemed more a like soccer mom psychic reading. I can watch her show all day but I need advice from someone who has really been through the mud.
September 13, 2020
Kim did a nice job with multiple complex issues in presenting them in a readable and understandable way. Her presentation of seeking our soul purpose is a worthy goal. I liked her presentation of the universal laws and the age old understanding of love versus fear. Overall a good read.
October 9, 2020
It was okay. Definitely start with her first book (I liked it more). This one had self help information that I've read before--nothing really new. There were a few "aha" moments but nothing completely mind-blowing. Just a standard self help, spiritual book.
3/5
3/5
June 3, 2019
Great listen, sounded and felt much like Theresa Caputo's books. Enjoy learning about this subject.
January 30, 2021
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