Lately I’ve been thinking about the skills we need in life, what it really takes to be functional and happy, successful and at peace. What capacities do we need to be adept, to make our way in the world?
The inner resources that shape how we experience ourselves, our relationships, and the world. Things like self-knowledge, emotional regulation and care, attunement, resilience, and our capacity to be with our inner life. Can we really be with ourselves, and how do we handle our inner life?
In other words: How does your life feel from the inside?
The practical resources that help us navigate the external world. Do we know how to pursue a path, learn a field, get a job? Do we understand foundational principles in money, housing, travel, physical well-being, everyday sustenance? Can we handle our taxes?
Outwardly: Can we build the life we want and make our way in the world?
Neither area works alone, and we can’t have one part without the other. Our inside and outside skills come together to create the richness and fullness of our lives. There is room for all - nothing is left out.
And of course, it’s worth reminding that no one has it all figured out.
It’s not so neat. Our strengths and skill levels are not black and white. We all have gaps, even in those areas where we feel stronger or more confident. And especially in circumstances when we weren’t well primed or exposed via our families, friends, or formal education.
What we can do, regardless of skill level, is make it a practice to continually return to our energetic base. From that place, things become clearer.
We understand where to focus, in which direction we want to grow. We remember that we know ourselves, and life becomes both easier and more expansive.
⟡ This Sunday I’ll teaching an online ‘Personal Roadmap’ expansion workshop that brings together our inner & outer worlds, and helps you clarify where you want to focus your energy in 2026.
See here or at the end of this email for more details & to register. Use code friends25 at checkout to enjoy 25% off.
It’ll be fun and meaningful, soulful and inspiring - all in the warm company of community. Vibes on vibes! Most of all, it’ll help you create a clear, practical structure for where you’re putting your energy and follow-through.
In our noisy, noisy world it’s rare we take the time to truly pause and be with our center, to set the tone and practical clarity for the next moment in our lives. To open to where soul and impact meet.
I hope you’ll join us as we step into 2026 feeling resourced and ready ✨
A music pick from The Opening. I invite you to give yourself a few minutes to tune in, really listen, and enjoy. Today’s selection:
The Opening’s 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 workshop: a 90-minute soulful & practical workshop to craft your aligned quarterly plan.
Joined by special community from around the globe, we’ll develop a personalized visual priority board that is perfect for helping meet your personal & professional targets, while staying rooted to our essence.
When: Sunday, November 30, 2025 @ 8 pm IST • 7 pm CET • 1 pm EST • 10 am PST
Where: Live on Zoom, you’ll receive the link to your email upon registration. Space is limited.
To register: Details & sign up are here. Workshop fee $111, use code friends25at checkout to enjoy 25% off.
This focused online workshop brings together grounded somatics & strategic planning principles to help you build your own personal ‘life roadmap’ and visual priority board - from a place of deep alignment, clarity, and ease.
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