Firefly Scout Field Notes

This is where I share field notes from the work of navigating a complex, heart-led life, blending personal experience with practical insight.

You’ll find thoughtful essays, practical frameworks, and experience-based guidance — rooted in real life, nervous-system awareness, and pattern noticing.

These aren’t personal diary entries or quick takes. They’re reflections meant to help you orient, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and move forward with more clarity and ease.

Take what’s useful. Leave the rest.

Personal Growth Stephanie Rose Personal Growth Stephanie Rose

Using a More/Less List to Live a Life You Love

Do you ever get stuck in that meh feeling? Or just plain stuck? Like nothing is feeling like it has direction? Or feeling like you’ve lost that sense of who you truly are and what lights you up? Find out how creating a simple list can help you know yourself better and start to live a life that lights you up.

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Mindset Monday Stephanie Rose Mindset Monday Stephanie Rose

This Magic Moment

As I’m working to keep remembering the magic in me, I’m also being mindful to be open to the magic all around.


Maybe you think it doesn’t count if you are seeking it or creating the moments of magic. That it has to knock you over with amazingness for it to “count”. Read on for tips to add the magic to your life.

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General Stephanie Rose General Stephanie Rose

A-ha Moments

This week or so has brought about a number of 'a-ha' moments I had and connecting the dots. That wonky feeling I'd been sitting with is blowing over and bursts of connection and inspiration are coming through. Read to find out more.

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