I am so impressed with myself that I have written (and published) on the 10th of every month this year! The fact that I have committed to and accomplished this goal feels so satisfying. Savoring that feeling is a surreal experience because not only have I written 12 posts, I have gained emotional clarity on…
Category: Inner Compass
Inner Compass: Shifts, Support, and Showing Up
This season of life has brought both support systems and solitude. Making space for just myself has been essential in the sea of change. When I am by myself, there’s less pressure to be ‘on’ and I can do nothing or everything (there really is no in-between). I am not alone, but I am okay…
Inner Compass: Adventure, Authenticity, Accessibility
I turned 31 today. While I try to reduce expectations around “bigger” days like birthdays, I am only human. What do I expect out of this day, out of this year? How do I show up authentically, regardless of reason? Kelcey from my cohort says this is a prime number, so mathematically, something happens. And…
Inner Compass: Preparing the path(s), pausing for presence, positioning, and power
Presence. Positioning. Peace. Play. Pain. Power. I have reclaimed so much of how I show up, especially as life will really start changing this month. And so there are many hopeful and honest Ps throughout this month’s study of Inner Compass. An inner compass requires preparedness, while still being open-minded for other potentials. Tomorrow is…
Inner Compass: Movement, Making Meaning, Minimizing
Welcome back to my explorations of my phrase for 2023: inner compass! Diving into what, who, and where matters to me has been a thoughtful challenge every month this year. I’m onto M of INNER COMPASS. Maui the wonder pup is ever watchful as I type away, sniffing my coffee. For much of summer, my…
Inner Compass: Orienteering, Taking Ownership, and Omitting
When I first started this “word for the year” series, I had no idea I’d also address how I’d get from place to place. Having an inner compass requires some sense of direction, an orientation from point A to point B, both physically and mentally. But I assumed my car would be the source. Ordinarily,…
Inner Compass: Change, Confidence, and Contemplation
Welcome back to my meditations on “inner compass”, my word for 2023! On the 10th of every month, I’m sharing different thoughts from each letter within these 2 words. We’re halfway through the year, so today is brought to you by the letter C of inner compass. Read on for some courageous sharing on personal…
Inner Compass: Routines, Relationships, and Rewards
Welcome back to my examinations of “inner compass”, my word for the year! 2023’s nearly halfway over, and while I am looking ahead, these monthly examinations of inner compass help me stay rooted in the present. Asking consistent questions like, “what do I value?” and “how do I show up?” have framed much of this…
Inner Compass: Emotions, Essentials, and Endurance
As 2023 slips into the second quarter, I’m recognizing how much I’ve changed and grown this year. I’m actively not rushing anything, even blog posts. In fact, it took me three drafts to write this one, thanks to meditating on clarity. Such pondering reminded me to focus on my word for the year, inner compass….
Inner Compass: North, Ninety Percent Principle, and Nature/Nurture
When I set “inner compass” for my word for the year, I knew I’d struggle with the 2 redundant letters within this 12-letter phrase. And so I’ve been chewing on this second N since I published the first N a month ago, here, on navigation, networks, and non-negotiables. Within these few weeks, I’ve tried giving…