Returning to the Life Force

Lately, I’ve been busy simply ‘being’, enjoying a quieter version of myself.Less action. More ease. More listening.And while I haven’t been as visible—fewer emails, fewer Substack & LinkedIn posts, fewer big projects—something real has been happening during this time.Reading True and False Magic by Phil Stutz gave me language for what I’ve been feeling.He writes about the Life Force—a foundational current within us that moves us toward vitality, connection, and purpose. And how, when we feel emotionally or mentally stuck, the Life Force is always the place to return to.It’s not a strategy.It’s not a mindset shift.It’s not a 5-step plan.It’s more primal than that.It’s the act of re-engaging with life itself.He defines the Life Force in three layers:* Your relationship with your body* Your relationship with people* Your relationship with yourself (your higher self)When I looked at my recent weeks through that lens, I realized something:I have been nurturing my Life Force. Just in quieter ways.* Cooking, walking, gardening, and body care.* Letting go of the need to impress or save—cleaning up old relationship patterns.* Reading, reflecting, and choosing not to rush—reconnecting to my higher self.And even though it feels weird, I’m starting to settle into this ‘new normal’. I am starting to want to write again and although I may not have full clarity on what’s next for me, I trust the process. I haven’t disappeared. I’ve been restoring the current.If you’ve been feeling off, stuck, or unmotivated, maybe don’t start with a new goal.Start with your Life Force.Breathe.Move.Reach out.Reflect.Rest.Let your return begin with living again.I’ll be writing more about this in the weeks ahead, especially how it connects to creating from a grounded place. All love,Sue This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit susanshier.substack.com/subscribe