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Being Pulled by What Wants to Emerge

5 November 2025 by Jen Waller

A close-up of a fountain pen resting on a white surface, its golden nib angled toward the quote below. The text reads: “The faster I write the better my output. If I'm going slow I'm in trouble. It means I'm pushing the words instead of being pulled by them.” (Raymond Chandler) The image conveys simplicity, focus, and creative flow.

Flow appears when we stop forcing and start following. When we are pulled by what wants to emerge, effort turns into ease.
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Categories Insight & Stillness Tags alignment, coaching, creativity, ease, flow, insight, mindfulness, presence, quote, Raymond Chandler Leave a comment

Are You Busy for a Reason—or Just Busy?

5 July 2025 by Jen Waller

A polished wooden desk with a laptop partially in frame. In front of it lies a leather-bound notebook, a gold and black fountain pen, and a brass compass. Overlaid on the image is the quote: “It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about?” (Henry David Thoreau)

Effort can look impressive—but where’s it pointing? This reflection asks what your busyness is serving, with questions to help you realign with what truly matters. Continue reading →

Categories Coaching & Reflection, Following What Speaks to You, Insight & Stillness Tags alignment, busyness, coaching questions, Henry David Thoreau, intention, productivity, quote, self-reflection, work culture Leave a comment

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