Latest Reflections
10. The Thumb: Details
To think about my Be Well thumb, I like to use the Human Compass: It's overwhelming to try to do everything I think I need to do for my wellness, and honestly, impossible. Can I really: make all my...
9. The Thumb
In junior high, I was on a gymnastics team. We were the New Jersey Junior Olympic state champions. That’s not relevant to the Hand, but it’s a moment of glory I treasure. I placed 5th in vault and...
8. Building the Hand: Purpose Before Process
“What’s my purpose in life?” That question gnawed at me for years. I hunted for my purpose in the pages of books, ruminated on my nighttime dreams, observed my life like Sherlock looking for clues....
7. The Human Compass vs. The Hand
The Human Compass and the Hand have different functions, both essential. The Human Compass is strategic. It sets direction. Its focus questions are what and why, supported by how much (quality,...
6. Where the Compass Metaphor Breaks Down
As much as I love the Human Compass, the metaphor fails in one important respect. With a traditional compass, the four points are always consistently present. East is always powerfully East. Same...
5. Dad’s Boat and Compass
I was with my dad on his boat, a 20-foot wooden-hull, single-mast sailboat named El Toro. He rarely took me sailing, preferring to be alone, or sometimes, with my brother. Sailing with Dad was...
Got enough love?
When my husband died and other changes followed, The Love Bucket helped me figure out how to bring more love into my life. If you’d like an objective method to increase the level of love in your life, this guide is for you!
