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The Six Guiding Tenets

Reflective conversations for anyone seeking thoughtful company amid change and swirling possibilities.

The Six Guiding Tenets

If you’re seeking thoughtful company amid change and swirling possibilities, I invite you to dive into these reflective conversations with me — they might unveil new inner clarity.

A Crossroads

You stand at the intersection of yesterday, with its memories and regrets, and tomorrow, with an infinite number of paths to choose from.

I've been at that intersection many times. We all have.

It could be the end of a relationship, the end of a rough day, the loss of a job, or the death of a loved one.

You stand alone in this liminal space, paralyzed and feeling pulled in multiple directions as you weigh your options.

You have to make a decision.

But how do you move forward when you're not ready to leave the past behind or, worst yet, have no clue which way to go?

My hope is that through sharing my experience, you feel less alone in yours.

Now, I should preface by saying I am not a therapist and I don’t have any magic answers. I can’t tell you which path to take or what to do with your life. That is on you.

But you shouldn't have to navigate it alone.

Six Guiding Tenets

Throughout my 40+ years of lived experience, six guiding tenets have encapsulated my approach to personal growth and interaction with the world.

I revisit these whenever I feel lost, untethered, and overwhelmed by the world.

  1. Sit in Your Discomfort
  2. Embrace Boredom
  3. Be Curious
  4. Connection Beyond Conflict
  5. Surrender to Uncertainty
  6. Value Creativity over Consumption

Permission to pause.

When I feel myself drifting off my path and away from my purpose, they serve as a compass, helping me navigate life's challenges and inspiring a deeper connection with my lived experience.

More importantly, they give you permission to pause and reflect, creating the mental space needed for inner clarity.

Join me in exploring these six guiding principles that continue to shape my journey.

I’ll introduce you to each of them through insightful reflections, pull back the curtain on how I actualize them, and together, we will see what we learn along the way.

If you’re seeking thoughtful company amid change and swirling possibilities, I invite you to dive into these reflective conversations with me — they might unveil new inner clarity.

The Six Guiding Tenants

  1. Sit in Your Discomfort
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  1. Embrace Boredom
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  1. Be Curious
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  1. Connection Beyond Conflict
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  2. Surrender to Uncertainty
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  3. Value Creativity over Consumption
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