So In that moment, I realized I turned a corner. I could see the path forward and the Sun was shining. I held onto that feeling. I'll never forget it.

​I believe my "work" comes from a place of integrity, I know this as true, without question, without hesitation. My satisfaction lies in the positive impact I have on the lives of others, one-to-one, in a meaningful way. Aspects include positive relationships, Deep meaningful connections, and tangible results at the practical level, whether that is through accountability coaching, vision mapping, mindset shifts (getting out of your own way), or helping with the workload to deliver a product. They're pieces of the puzzle I engage with as I help my clients on their journeys authentically, and as they grow, I grow alongside them. An ultimate synergy..

To me it's amazing to play a support role where I don't have to be the main character. I don't see myself as the Hero on the hero's journey, but as the guide while the client takes on the Hero's Role. I never wanted the spotlight, so it's been a journey to discover the right niche, space where I can simply be myself, while providing value to others in a way that feels natural, one that allows me to work behind the scenes while making an impact on the lives of others.

I often remind myself, that if I can help even one person take even one step closer to actualizing their vision, I'll have accomplished my mission.

For example, I experienced my first tangible results only recently. It manifested in the form of attracting exactly the right people seeking my support. I found satisfaction with the realization that "yes, I can achieve results on this path." It was a game-changer for me. Confirmation. I had been seeking a solution to this puzzle for a very long time, trying one thing - then another, never quite getting what I needed, It never quite felt right. Truth is, it didn’t come from a truly authentic place, I was trying to be someone I was not and it never quite felt right.

So In that moment, I realized I turned a corner. I could see the path forward and the Sun was shining. I held onto that feeling. I'll never forget it. I found hope for my future as a new path was revealed before me. The experience showed me I was onto something and that I should keep going. It gave me the confidence to believe wholeheartedly in the mission before me.

I am embracing the current trajectory while observing the world around me, watching for doorways of opportunity and opening them where they're presented.

I focus on myself, developing my skills, knowledge, and understanding, and sharing my wisdom from it. The sharing allows me to transmute the knowledge into deeper understanding, which is wisdom. I believe that if I walk this path, the desired outcome will appear effortlessly. Now, that's not to say there isn't some element of work involved. I have a system for it, rinse and repeat.

I don't spend my days stressing about working harder, in my mind, it shouldn't be necessary. Surely if i were to work 18 hours a day solely on my business to the exclusion of all else, I'd see more progress, but at what cost? I believe there's a balance to all things. I am making an effort to show up every day in the way that I can, without worrying about what I might have missed had I worked harder. When I think of the word business, I see busy-ness. Is my business to keep me busy? No! It is a vehicle to deliver a sense of purpose and giving energy to it is my commitment to purpose.

I'm sure there's an aversion to it somewhere in my psyche. I trust that it will be revealed in time. It will teach me the lesson I need to learn when it's time to learn it. My practice is more about allowing life to flow its natural course here. Not building dams to redirect the current, but about navigating the flow. Imagine life is a river, we flow with its current, maybe navigating the eddies and flows, but not swimming against it, that would just be wasted energy. So should I embrace this further? what's to embrace? What if I'm already holding on too tightly? What if to embrace it further, I need to let it go? Imagine this business as a ship tied to the banks of the river, to let loose the chain tied to the dock, and allow it to float on happily downstream, guiding its direction but not fighting the current. Truth is, the idea is an extension of me, and it comes from a genuine place, so simply through my own being, I am embracing this more than ever. My role is simply to guide the vessel downstream, avoiding the eddies while riding the swiftest currents.

TL:DR

- Work and purpose are driven by authentic integrity and meaningful one-to-one connections
- Success comes from embracing the role of guide rather than seeking the spotlight
- Focus on personal development and wisdom-sharing from a place of fulfillment rather than constant busy-ness
- Business approach emphasizes natural flow and balance over forced progress
- Growth comes through allowing experiences to unfold naturally while maintaining direction

Key Questions

- How does your work align with your core values and create meaningful connections?
- In what ways are you serving as a guide rather than seeking to be the center of attention?
- How are you balancing personal growth with sharing your wisdom and experiences?
- Are you allowing your business to flow naturally or forcing progress?
- How can you maintain direction while letting experiences unfold organically?

I see it in myself even. Sometimes it feels uncomfortable to shine a light into the darkest corners...

Last year while doing some self-work, I discovered my true authenticity. It came from within. I discovered this technique to reprogram my subconscious, to write a brand-new script, one more conducive towards success. That said, there's always work to be done, I am at least humble enough to acknowledge this. I see it in myself even if it is sometimes uncomfortable to shine a light into the darkest corners. Reminds me of how the more one learns, the more is revealed. That is, there’s even more that we don't know - always something new to discover. I have to remind myself that the Journey is the destination, not the destination itself….

I often find myself reaching too hard for things, goals, outcomes... I felt myself always reaching, grasping, but it always seemed to slip away as hard as I tried. Like a moving goalpost.  A big lesson for me. Towards letting go, towards trusting, and allowing myself to receive. Life seems to flow much better that way. A discovery, a small milestone. I’ll keep this in the back of my mind and play a game with myself - to see if I can spot the reminders life presents as they appear in my day-to-day activities, as synchronicities, as events, as uncomfortable moments or challenges, as things I’d rather avoid - acknowledging that sometimes the hard thing is the thing that’s worth doing. because it’s outside the comfort zone where the growth is.

Vulnerability used to be a challenge. I say used to, because it’s a skill that is improving. I could imagine the hard shell of safety that comes from avoidance of risk… Now, If I were to tell myself that Vulnerability is my weakness, I’d be more likely to act as-if, and the reality would reflect… Expressing myself without fear of judgment, this used to be a much bigger challenge for me and while I’ve made great strides to overcome, there is still, as always much work still to do…

Authenticity from a place of self-worth, of self-discovery, and vulnerability and the expression of it shamelessly, unapologetically. It comes from the heart, from that inner-knowing. Relatability as a reflection of the expression from others mirrored back as it is put out into the world. There’s a concept from the book ‘The Four Agreements’ - the foggy mirror - others as a reflection of ourselves. I like to remind myself of this all the time.

I wonder if Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Relatability might be to self-knowledge as Grammar logic and rhetoric are to learning.

I’m reminded of an experience where I was “on the fence” about making a commitment, and taking a step. I took the step anyway, learning from past experience that overthinking can be an Achilles' heel. A decision I would regret more having not taken the step in the first place. I’ve learned that sometimes it’s better to jump in - both feet - and learn to swim along the way. An expense made me nervous, I forgot to trust my intuition and I reacted, instead of letting go with trust that the experience would play out ideally naturally. I could have saved myself some stress by trusting my gut on this one. Believe in the possibility, Live the desired outcome, live as-if and flow with it. A lesson learned. I’ll take extra care to Observe this pattern in the future.


I’ve been assisting a client with a critical eye for detail. My expectations might have been a faster-and-looser final product based on our discovery session, the volume of content, budget, time-frame and it’s intended purpose. Over the months as we progressed, reality would prove otherwise. Many rounds of revisions. This is somewhat to be expected though. Occasionally, during our check-ins and meetings, I reacted poorly to the conditions, even though we both respected each other's role in the project. My reaction was from a deep limiting-belief that maybe my work was not good enough, or maybe he didn't appreciate the amount of time it takes to get the level of detail he was seeking. This was later resolved through an honest discussion. Sometimes I might feel a certain way about the way others might feel without any proof. Its normally easy to spot this and remind myself that it’s an internal issue. Fact is though, any reaction that arises has consequences, as if ones inner-perception has just as big an impact on one's life as an external event would, maybe more. Sometimes I jokingly call the idea gaslighting myself for success but that’s another story. So we ended up having an honest conversation, It was a good chance to practice that vulnerability, eventually renegotiating our agreement to better reflect the scope of the project. It was a difficult reminder of how very important this idea of Reaction vs Response is... At the end of the day, I can only responsibility for my reaction with gratitude that I was at least, aware of my limiting beliefs here - on the one hand, enough to avoid disaster - on the other hand, not enough for ultimate victory. Lessons learned I suppose.

​Recommendations for Continued Growth

• Practice mindful observation of your reactions in daily situations to strengthen the gap between stimulus and response
• Keep a reflection journal to track patterns in your emotional responses and celebrate progress in vulnerability
• Set specific challenges to step outside your comfort zone regularly, but with self-compassion
• Develop a meditation practice to enhance your awareness of limiting beliefs as they arise
• Create accountability partnerships with others on similar journeys of self-discovery
• Remember that setbacks are natural parts of growth - use them as learning opportunities rather than proof of limitation
• Continue practicing honest communication, starting with small situations and building up to more challenging ones

The key is to maintain momentum while being gentle with yourself. Growth isn't linear, and each experience - whether perceived as positive or negative - contributes to your development.

TL:DR​

• Authenticity emerges from deep self-work and inner discovery, requiring continuous growth and self-awareness
• True progress comes from letting go of constant striving and allowing life to flow naturally
• Vulnerability, though challenging, is a developing skill that requires moving beyond the safety of avoidance
• Self-worth, self-discovery, and vulnerability combine to create genuine authenticity
• Reactions often stem from limiting beliefs and internal perceptions rather than external reality
• Honest communication and self-awareness can transform reactive patterns into thoughtful responses