<p>Most of us spend much of our lives trying to fit in, smoothing our edges, editing our quirks, and becoming who the world wants us to be. But fitting in isn’t the same as belonging.</p><p>Belonging is about coming home to yourself and then building spaces where others can do the same. It’s about creating deep connection and living a life that feels both meaningful and aligned.</p><p>In episode 669 of Passion Struck, John tackles the question of how to build belonging using a simple, yet powerful framework he developed called <strong>BELONG</strong> — six choices that help you reclaim your identity, stop performing for approval, and create a life of purpose.</p><p><strong>Go Deeper: The Ignited Life Substack</strong></p><p>If this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, John shares behind-the-scenes insights, deeper dives into the episodes, workbooks, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.</p><p><a href="https://passionstruck.com/how-to-build-belonging/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full shownotes HERE,</a></p><p>Get the<strong> full companion workbook</strong> at <a href="https://www.theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheIgnitedLife.net</a></p><p>Full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMiles</a></p><p>Listen on Apple Podcasts, <a href="https://spotify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Everyone deserves to feel valued and important. Show it by wearing it: <a href="https://startmattering.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://startmattering.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>