đź“–Turn the Page📖​ Hi Reader, One last message before I sign off until 2026. I first want to say thank you for being here. Thank you for raising your hand, for being part of this email community. It’s the thing I’m most proud of as we near the end of 2025. It scared me to start an email list, but I did it anyway. Because I’m learning that the things that end up growing you are the ones that you almost don’t choose because of the challenge, but do it even if it feels hard. So my gratitude runs deep for all who continue to click, read and even respond. I love getting to know those who are here for change and willing to show up. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how often we tell ourselves we want “more freedom”… When what we actually need is structure we can relax inside. Because here’s what I see all the time—especially with thoughtful, capable people: When there are no guardrails, everything stays open. When everything stays open, nothing gets chosen. And when nothing gets chosen, creativity and momentum quietly stall. This is SO SO true for me. I crave the space to let my creativity bubble in whatever direction it needs to. But when I have no guardrails on that space, it feels more like a shapeless puddle. Nothing can materialize, because all can see is endless freedom. Sounds weird, I know. But stay with me. The paradox is this: Structure doesn’t limit us. It gives us something to push against. It’s often the thing that frees our thinking. That’s what a short coaching container can do. Not by adding pressure—but by holding the mirrored space you need to see what wants to come forward. I saw this so clearly in a recent session with E. After our work together, he shared that I put words to things he’d “always been thinking, but afraid to say out loud.” That he felt deeply understood—and at the same time, could see a version of himself moving forward with more clarity and confidence. That didn’t come from trying harder. It also didn’t happen from a tightly controlled agenda. It came from being inside a container where reflection, direction, and permission were all present at once. This is why I’m opening 10 free micro coaching spots right now. They’re short, intentional sessions with gentle guardrails—designed to help you:
No pitch. No expectations. Just a space for you to see something you haven’t before. If that kind of structure feels like exactly what you’ve been missing, you can sign up here: ​[Book one of the 10 spots]​ As we head into the holidays, I hope you’re able to find real rest—and maybe even discover that a little structure is what allows joy and creativity to show up more fully. See you in the new year! Cheers, Meredith p.s. if you’re interested in seeing what E is building alongside his education career, you can check out his work (including a published book titled The Crumbling Schoolhouse !! and another on the way!) right here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-h-tornfelt-ed-d-14aa986a/​ You won’t be disappointed! |
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