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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You are meant to glow

Your glow is like a pre-lit Christmas tree, and letting the lights burn out can lead to even more overwhelm and burn out. Read how you are more like a tree than you think and the tool that can help restore your glow.

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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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The Trouble with Gratitude

It’s getting time for my annual desire to rewatch Love Actually. It’s not technically a Christmas movie, but it takes place over the holidays and captures the range of emotions and experiences that this time of year can bring up. Read more about how gratitude is a prickly subject for me and tips on how you can better embrace it yourself.

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