What if your destiny came coded within you not as a burden, but as a birthright? Key Takeaways Your life’s purpose is already within you. Hillman’s acorn theory suggests each of us carries a unique “image” or calling that predates our experiences and asks for embodiment not invention. Alignment between inner and outer life is essential for meaning. Suffering often results when we ignore our innermost drives and character, underscoring the need to let your true nature shape