The Lily Pad Leap: Navigating Uncertainty
We get panicky at the edges of transition because we want the whole five-year map. But wayfinding is the art of the Lily Pad Leap.
IN THE SMOKE
Liz Stubbs
2/10/20261 min read
We get panicky at the edges of transition because we want the whole five-year map. But wayfinding is the art of the Lily Pad Leap. It’s the certainty that once you land on the first step, the next one will be revealed.
You don't need the whole map to be sure-footed; you only need the next right step.
The Practice: The Foot-Shift. Stand up and shift your weight until you find your literal center. That center is your only required "North" for right now.
The Why: This physical grounding interrupts "future-tripping" and anchors you in the power of the present moment.
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