A Guide for Those Standing at Life’s Crossroads
The antidote to exhaustion is not necessarily rest. The antidote to exhaustion is wholeheartedness
— David Steindl-Rast
You’ve arrived here because something deep inside you knows there’s more. More alignment. More purpose. More life. Perhaps you’re at a crossroads, where the questions feel bigger than the answers:
What’s next?
Am I on the right path?
How do I move forward with clarity and courage?
This guide is a space for you to pause, reflect, and listen to your life. Think of it as an invitation to step out of the noise and into the stillness where your most authentic self resides. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, find a quiet moment, and settle into this time for yourself.
Step 1 – Creatively Reflect on Your Life
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it.”
— Howard Thurman
Reflection Exercise:
If a film were made about your life, what three scenes would have to be included for someone to truly understand who you are? Write those moments down.
What were you doing in the moments when you felt most alive? What themes or patterns do you notice?
Create a short playlist of songs that express you at your best. Play it while reflecting.
Key Insight: The moments that made you come alive are not random—they are signposts pointing toward what matters most.
Your Sacred Values
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.”
— Carl Jung
Reflection Exercise:
Based on your reflections in Step 1, write down your five most sacred values.
Where do you see these values showing up in your life today?
Identify one area where you feel a gap between your values and your current life.
Key Insight: Naming your values is like tuning your internal compass—it aligns your daily actions with your deeper purpose.
Visualize Your Homecoming
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
— Anaïs Nin
Reflection Exercise:
Imagine one year from now: Where are you? What are you doing? How do you feel? Assume success is guaranteed.
Write a brief eulogy you’d want read at your celebration of life. What do you want to be remembered for?
Share your vision with someone you trust—it’s the first step toward making it real.
Key Insight: Seeing the future through your heart’s lens allows you to step boldly into what’s possible.
Take Inspired Action
“Clarity is the reward, not the requirement.”
Reflection Exercise:
Set one small, values-driven goal for the next month.
Example: Instead of “Write a book,” try “Write for 30 minutes, 3 times a week.”
Create a simple system to support this goal. What small, consistent actions can you take?
Reflect weekly on what unexpected good emerges as you take steps toward your vision.
Key Insight: The magic lies in small, intentional steps—each one moves you closer to the life you’re envisioning.
A Personal Invitation
“Are You Ready to Take This Work Deeper?”
If this guide has sparked something within you—a glimmer of clarity, a renewed sense of possibility—I invite you to continue this journey.
My coaching offerings are designed to create the space, structure, and support you need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and courage.
The Homecoming Journey for Leaders (One-on-One Coaching): A 6-month, personalized program to align your life with your deepest values and vision.
Never Goal Alone Leadership Cohort (Group Coaching): A 12-week group experience with like-minded leaders, designed to foster connection and bold action.
Key Insight: Every vision requires a calling, a community, and a guide who knows the wilderness. If you’ve read this far, you likely sense the first of these (calling) is at-hand.
What about the other two?
Let’s Begin Together
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