Caroline Myss is spiritual teacher who says she's living the life her soul was meant to lead. Caroline says everyone has the ability to fulfill their own "sacred contract"—a set of assignments the soul is meant to achieve.

So why do some people know their purpose, while others struggle to find direction? Caroline says it starts with an inner intuition we all have. Those gut feelings can guide us toward the right choices, and Caroline says people who are in touch with their inner guides can better navigate around life's stumbling blocks.

In an hour packed with aha! moments, Caroline and Oprah discuss how to best connect with your purpose in life. Watch three key parts of their conversation to find out how you can connect with your true calling today.

First, find out why Caroline says that if you're alive, you automatically have purpose: