THE QUIET SHIFT · ARTICLES

A little room to think.

Begin with a question, a feeling, or a subject that draws you in. There is room to pause, explore, and go a little deeper.

Calm & awarenessPause, notice what holds your attention, and make room to choose.6 articlesPurpose & directionExplore what matters, and the life you want your plans to serve.5 articlesEveryday enjoymentFind something welcome in ordinary moments and along the way.2 articlesBeliefs & possibilityQuestion old conclusions and see your own life with fresh eyes.3 articlesLearning & changeFollow curiosity, use your strengths, and give an idea a beginning.9 articlesRelationships & connectionListen with care, make room for others, and remember those we love.4 articles

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Showing 1–5 of 5 articles · Purpose & direction

Purpose & direction

Make Your Help Easier to Receive

The usefulness of what we offer depends partly on how easily another person can use it.

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Purpose & direction

Give What Matters a Place in the Day

A valued friendship or interest is easier to return to when it has a little time set aside.

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Does the Plan Still Serve the Purpose?

Some years ago, I began building a trailer. I imagined travelling, continuing my spiritual studies, and enjoying the freedom of life on the road. That possibility made me eager to work on it.

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Whose Plan Are We Following?

School, work, a home, more work. Sometimes we can follow an ordinary path for years before stopping to ask whether it is the path we want.

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There Is Still Something to Give

As we get older, we may wonder what comes next. A familiar job or role can end, leaving more space than we expected.

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