Hello, my Seekers of Sanity,
Some of the best decisions I’ve made didn’t come with certainty.
No flashing signs. No perfect data. No clear “yes.”
Just a quiet knowing: I had to move.
In leadership—and in life—we often crave clarity before we act.
But sometimes, clarity only comes after we commit.
This week’s podcast explores what it means to live and lead without needing all the answers.
And this week’s practices help you move forward, even when the path isn’t lit.
This Week’s Tiny Sparks of Sanity ✨
Small ways to stay grounded, mindful, and present this week:
🧠 Authentic Leadership Tip: Decide Without Having It All
Why it matters:
Leaders rarely get perfect clarity.
But wise decisions aren’t made with all the data—they’re made with enough.
What matters is your ability to move forward with grounded alignment—not fear or fantasy.
How to practice:
Clarify what data you’d like to have. What would help?
Evaluate what’s available. Can you get more info—or is it time to act?
Name what is true today. Facts, gut instincts, constraints, values.
Decide based on current truth—not future fantasy. Then commit, gently.
✨ Clarity often comes after commitment—not before it.
🧘 Yoga Pose of the Week: Tree Pose (Vrksasana)
Why it matters:
Tree Pose teaches us how to root down and rise up—even when balance feels shaky.
How to practice:
Stand tall. Shift weight onto one foot.
Place the other foot on your calf or thigh (avoid the knee).
Press palms together at heart or extend arms upward.
Focus your gaze on something still.
Breathe. Wobble. Begin again.
✨ You can be grounded and uncertain at the same time.
🌿 Mindfulness Practice: Meet the Moment, Not the Story
Why it matters:
When we don’t know what’s next, we tend to spin stories.
Mindfulness helps us come back to what’s real.
How to practice:
Notice when your mind says: “I should know by now.”
Label it: “Planning. Worrying. Predicting.”
Ask: “What’s true right now?” and return to the breath.
✨ The present isn’t perfect—but it’s trustworthy.
🍎 Wellness Tidbit: Go for a Decision Walk
Why it matters:
Movement helps quiet mental loops and activate intuitive clarity.
How to practice:
Take a walk with a single question in mind.
Don’t force the answer—just stay open.
At the end, write down any insights, images, or phrases that arose.
✨ Your body often knows what your brain hasn’t caught up to yet.
🌸 This Week’s Delight:
That one firefly blinking solo in the grass—proof that you don’t need the whole constellation to begin.
Delightfully,
Lena