The book Journey from Head to Heart:  Living and Working Authentically uses the metaphor of Wayfinding to describe the voyage to joyful living.

Wayfinding is an ancient art of navigating without a map, sextant, or compass; rather, using human intuitive powers.

For life, we don’t get a map. So when we’re not at the destination we want, what do we do? Millions of people try to make themselves happy through eating, drinking, using drugs including prescribed painkillers, escaping to the movies or a book, running or exercising to release endorphins that make things better. So we repeat our behaviors, again and again, hoping for different results. When we don’t get them, we start eating, drinking . . . . And so the cycle continues.

But we can make a different choice. Just a few moments ago I spoke with someone who woke up on this beautiful Monday morning not feeling good about herself. She had a vague, uneasy feeling that she couldn’t identify. After meaningful conversation with a trusted guide, she was able to identify the source of her discomfort, put it in right perspective, and change her course to move closer to living the life she truly wants to lead.

This is how I define Wayfinding. Not venting to a friend. Not repeating the same patterns over and over. But taking time to reflect, hear the love and support of trusted guides, and make different, disciplined decisions that move one closer to living a joy-filled life.

Wayfinding support groups are forming right now. For information about how to join one, email Nancy@HeadtoHeart.com