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.

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Building Your Runway: The Foundation for Success

Starting a new project or goal can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. One of the key factors in achieving success is to build your runway - a strong foundation that sets you up for consistency and progress. By taking the time to play with your habits, you'll be better equipped to stay motivated and focused on your goals. Whether you're starting a new business venture, pursuing a personal passion, or making a significant life change, building your runway can help you start living a life that lights you up. Learn what you can do build your own runway for finishing the year with intention and feeling confident heading into the new year.

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4 Ways to Ask Yourself 'What-If'

What-if is one of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves, especially when we start to get curious about our lives and wonder what kind of different paths it can take if we are willing to experiment with it a little.

It’s what fuels our curiosity to move forward and can be just the right nudge to start taking action in seeking out a life that lights us up. Read to learn how to use this small question to change your life in small, meaningful ways.

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