This week is all about communication — the kind where you stop explaining yourself just to keep the peace. You're being invited to notice the moments your body wants to say “no,” even before your mouth tries to soften it. There’s a shift rising in you…a steadiness…a quiet confidence that doesn’t need long explanations or permission slips. And when you honor that, even once, you create space for more ease, more joy, and more of what actually supports you. I’ve placed the full reading for the week in the Classroom. You'll find it in 'The Awakening Circle' under 'Weekly Card Pulls'. I've also attached it here but know you can always go back to the classroom to find it. Take a moment with it when you’re ready. If anything already stirred something in you, feel free to share — or simply let it settle.

Where have you been pushing when your body needed you to pause? Just notice. No judgment. No fixing. Your awareness is the beginning of recovery. If you want to share, this is a safe space to do it. If not, hold it gently for now. Your pace is honored here.

Thank you @Sandy Bartlett for the coaching circle today. I wrote this post and scheduled it to go out tomorrow morning! Some people won’t agree with what I’m about to say... That’s okay. Tapping into your life force energy before you take strategic action will always win. I didn’t always share this openly because I had to test it before I truly believed it. Here’s what I’ve learned: When I meditate each morning and ask, “What do I need to focus on today?”, my entire day unfolds with ease and flow. People are naturally drawn to my energy. Opportunities show up. Things move. When I skip it? Crickets. Everything feels heavier, harder, and discouraging. If you want to tap into your own life force energy, here are three simple daily practices that shift everything: Sit in stillness for two minutes. Ask one question: “What’s the next aligned step?” Let your body answer before your mind. Ground your energy. Plant your feet on the floor, breathe deeply into your belly, and feel yourself settle. This anchors you before you make a single decision. Set an energetic intention. Choose the frequency you want to lead with, calm, clarity, confidence and let your actions follow that feeling. On the days I stay connected to my energy, even when I don’t feel like it, my business moves forward with ease. I share my personal steps inside the Energy Insights Newsletter if you want to see what “energy first” looks like in action subscribe below: https://www.startingabusinesssimplified.com/insights

As I prepare to schedule future circles, I'd love your input and preferences. I know we have members in a variety of areas geographically and it's highly improbable to schedule at a time convenient for everyone. I typically work Sunday - Thursday although Sunday I don't schedule calls. I also don't work evenings or weekends. Given that, share with me your preference of morning or afternoon. I'm in MST currently (half the year I'm MST and half the year I'm PST). If you'd like to comment with more information, please do. As more members begin to attend live circle calls, I'll add more to the calendar. Right now it's one per month. I record the Reiki and Forgiveness Circles but I don't record the Coaching Circles. Replays of those recorded will be in the Classroom.