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…
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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: 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…
Inner Compass: Navigation, Network, & Non-Negotiables
Welcome to my second post on Inner Compass, my word for 2023! On the 10th of every month, I’ll be asking questions about my values and identities, all related to each letter of “inner compass.” I’m diving into the first N of “inner compass” today. When I set “inner compass” for my word for the…
Goals Progress Report: January 2023
Vulnerability was a theme of January 2023. After a particularly isolating day, my brother gave me space to vent, and he thanked me for showing my humanness, before sharing some tips. Later, a colleague check-in led to ample sharing, and I now feel a little safer in being vulnerable. Though people-pleasing and independent work are…
Inner Compass: Intentions, Intuition, & Inspiration
I set inner compass for my word for 2023, and my intention is to live these words. Setting an intention or word for the year is different than setting a resolution or goal, but I believe it complements my annual practice of publishing goals. While my 2023 goals are measurable and driven by habits, my…