The Subtle Power of Rooted Beginnings. You don't need to reinvent yourself every year.
Our glimpse of one of our upcoming retreat centers in Berkely, California.
The Myth of Constant Reinvention
We live in a culture that glorifies the hustle. The new goals, new identities, new “eras”. But sometimes the most transformative thing we can do is simply stay connected to who we are, and what we want out of life.
The thing is, when we have clarity around what we want, it often takes TIME + CONSISTENCY to get there. We do ourselves a huge injustice when we reorient too often. Consistency wins, friends. Diligence, watering our seeds, it’s the quiet work that gets us where we’re going.
So… What Does It Mean to Be “Rooted”?
Roots hold us steady. It’s the way we recognize or ground into our own values. It’s taking the time to consider what values are driving us.
Is it: image, status, comparison?
Or is it: passion, excitement, curiosity?
What is pulling us forward is the most important thing we can nail down. And sure, values should change and shift over time. In general though, there is a power in an unwavering commitment to something larger. It’s where delayed gratification can lead us to long-term “success”, whatever the word success might mean to you.
Where we’ll practice morning meditations at our Autumn Equinox retreat this September.
Reinvention Isn’t the Only Path to Growth
Constant transformation is not only exhausting… it’s also really inefficient. The pressure comes from societal norms that tell us we must be constantly redefining ourselves to fit in with trends and cultural waves.
But there is something really magical about knowing who we are, and sticking to our guns in a way. It allows us a special type of motivation, one that only comes from within, and it is one of the most powerful tools for dissolving insecurity.
It’s not about overhauling your life. It’s about having defined values that guide us towards the type of growth that isn’t always glamorous.
The Strength You Already Have
Every year, we host an event called Intentional Space. & it’s all about recognizing, processing, and making space for what we’ve already done. It’s an orientation to where we’re at. & it allows us the space to carve out intention for another year ahead, without all the pressure, stress, and shame that comes out of traditional “goal setting”.
Why? Because that type of “goal setting” often sets us up for failure. It’s another place we end up disappointing ourselves. & it leads to LESS motivation, not more.
Some of the ways we can do this:
Identify creative interests. What makes you feel passionate, alive, in flow?
Identify your core values. What is the anchor guiding you through the decision making that life asks of us?
Lean into innate strengths, instead of focusing on where we aren’t showing up.
How to Grow Without Reinventing Yourself
Here are a few of our favorite prompts to check in with as you start this new year:
Revisit your beginnings: What values shaped you? What rituals steadied you? Do you still identify with them?
What still feels true: What remains meaningful despite the changes around you?
Build from strengths you already possess: Let growth expand outward from your core. What are you already REALLY good at, or KINDA good at?
Allow for slow evolution: Not every season requires a fresh start. How can you hold more compassion for yourself, while remaining accountable?
Honor continuity: There’s courage in consistency. What is one small thing you can do on a consistent basis that will build your confidence in your own word?
Stay Rooted, Not Rigid
You don’t need to rewrite yourself every single year. You can simply let your roots deepen, allow your branches stretch, and let your life unfold from a place of steadiness.
