What if the secret to a fulfilled life wasn’t choosing between being present and having a plan, but learning how to let them dance together? In this episode, we explore how to create a life that’s both grounded in the now as well as being aligned with your bigger vision.
So many of us feel caught between two extremes—trying to enjoy the present moment while also feeling pressure to figure out the future. In this heartfelt and practical episode, I dive into the deeper reasons traditional goal-setting often leaves us feeling stuck or unfulfilled, and why cultivating a “Life Compass” rooted in your values and purpose can be far more empowering than rigid life plans.
We explore how vision and purpose are not the same—and how understanding both can help you feel more alive, focused, and connected to what truly matters. I share personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical tools you can use to begin designing a life that feels spacious, purposeful, and joyfully aligned.
🌀 Key Themes & Topics Discussed:
Why traditional life planning often leads to burnout or dissatisfaction
The difference between vision and purpose—and why you need both
The Life Compass model: a flexible, values-led way to navigate life
Balancing your sacred masculine and feminine energies in action
The importance of everyday spirituality and embodied practice
How to move forward when you’re stuck—even if you’ve done “all the right things”
Building resilience through connection with self, others, and the more-than-human world
Call to Action:
Feeling the pull to explore this more deeply? Read the related blog post on my website, and if you're ready to start creating your own Life Compass, sign up for my free:
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And if this episode speaks to you, consider joining the Life Compass Curriculum, my 6-month journey into embodied, values-led life design. We begin again in July and I’d love to welcome you into the community.