Finding Your True North
The other evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon and painted the sky in soft hues of gold and lavender, I found myself sitting on my front porch lost in my thoughts. The world felt quiet, that beautiful kind of quiet that only comes when the day exhales. A soft breeze rustled the trees, and for the first time in a while, I felt still enough to listen, not to the world around me, but to the whisper within.
It’s in those rare, unhurried moments that I often rediscover my true north, that inner compass that gently points me back to who I really am.
Because, if I’m honest, it’s easy to get lost between responsibilities, expectations, and the constant hum of “shoulds,” we can slowly drift from the person we were created to be. We don’t mean to, but life has a way of pulling us in a hundred directions until one day, we realize we’ve veered off course.
Several years ago, I went through a season where I felt completely untethered. I was busy, yes, but also strangely empty. My days were full, but my heart wasn’t. I kept wondering, how did I end up so far from myself?
That’s when I started to ask different questions. Not the ones about what I should be doing, but who I wanted to be. What mattered most to me and what made me feel alive, connected, and grounded? Those questions became my compass points, guiding me slowly back toward my true north.
I began to spend quiet mornings journaling with my coffee, walking in nature without my phone, and saying “yes” only when my heart whispered, this feels right. I learned that finding your true north isn’t about chasing something outside yourself, it’s about remembering what was always there inside you.
Your true north is more than a destination, it’s a direction. It’s the quiet knowing that anchors you when life feels uncertain. Here are a few gentle ways to find your way back when you feel adrift:
Pause for Reflection:
Give yourself the gift of stillness. Whether through journaling, meditation, or simply sitting under the stars, reflection invites clarity. Ask yourself: What lights me up? What no longer fits who I’m becoming?
Set Heart-Led Intentions:
Intentions act like guideposts along your path. They remind you what matters most. Instead of a rigid to-do list, think of them as love notes to your future self like quiet promises to live in alignment with your values.
Take Authentic Action:
Once you feel that gentle nudge inside, trust it. Say no to what drains you and yes to what nourishes you. Each authentic choice brings you closer to your true north.
Embrace Change and Growth:
The path isn’t straight, it twists, turns, and sometimes doubles back. But growth often blooms from discomfort. Trust that even detours have purpose.
Seek Balance and Grace:
Your true north doesn’t demand perfection, it simply asks for presence. Give yourself permission to rest, to laugh, to breathe. Balance isn’t about equal parts, it’s about harmony.
When you live in alignment with your true north, something magical happens. Life begins to feel more spacious. You start noticing beauty in ordinary places: a kind word from a stranger, the first sip of morning coffee, or the way sunlight dances through your window. You attract people and opportunities that resonate with your authenticity, and suddenly, the world feels a little more like home.
But perhaps the greatest gift is peace, that deep, quiet peace that comes from knowing you’re walking your path, not someone else’s. And yes, there will be times you lose your way again. That’s okay. We all do. But the beauty of having a true north is that it’s always there, steady and patient, waiting to guide you back.
Maybe today is your moment to pause, breathe, and ask yourself: Am I moving toward what feels true for me? If not, it’s never too late to realign. Your inner compass never stops pointing you home. So, take that first small step, light a candle, journal a few lines, or simply place your hand over your heart and whisper, I’m ready to come home to myself.
Because the truth is, your true north has been within you all along. You’ve just been finding your way back. Here’s to finding your true north, and walking your path one heart-led step at a time.
xo, Sheryl
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