“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

These beautiful words of an ancient proverb are the first words that come to my mind as I welcome you to learning more about the Weekly Wisdom Well series, an integral part of our Alive2Thrive offering.

Whether hiking a mountain trail by foot, driving cross-country by car, or beginning a journey of transformation by choice or chance, we all need nourishment to fuel our body, power our mind, and refresh our spirit along the way. This series is designed to be just that: sustenance for your heart and soul on your leadership journey.

Your Companion on the Journey

Like the wayfinding guideposts or the helpful guide you encounter as you ascend the mountain trail, the Wisdom Well Series is designed to guide, support, and remind you that you are not navigating this trail alone. Think of it as your virtual companion on your transformation journey. 

As a member of the Alive2Thrive community, every Monday you will receive an insightful email that I hope will be a welcome respite from the many others that flood your inbox each week. Each Wisdom Well will highlight in simple, relevant, and succinct ways:

• A key insight to enlighten you about the many building blocks – the ABCs, as you’ll discover – of transformation

• A meaningful lesson “from the trail” to empower you in meeting common challenges that often accompany significant change

• Human “heartwork” and “homework” to reflect on, put into practice, and learn from as you journey forward 

• Related resources to deepen your learning and understanding

To be clear, these weekly Wisdom Well emails are not a “quick-fix” to transformation. Rather, they are a wellspring of inspiration, information, and practices that cultivate the conditions necessary for transformation: intellectual curiosity, emotional agility, spiritual grounding, and embodied presence.

Wisdom and the Well

Wisdom is not taught; it is shared. It can’t be cheated, either. It is something we earn – often in ways that challenge us and make us uncomfortable. Wisdom comes by listening, making mistakes, and opening our mind and heart to the words, ideas, and lessons of others. 

The well, of course, is a welcome site for weary travelers seeking refreshment and rest along their journey. Not only is it a place to quench our thirst; it’s a much-needed gathering spot where we can take comfort in the shared experiences and insights of others making their way – a spot, indeed, where wisdom is often shared.

My hope with the Weekly Wisdom Well Series is to share with you some of what I’ve learned along the path of transformation – about the power of integration and learning to live life in a way that honors each person’s personal and unique journey. The goal is to help you move beyond simply “surviving” to “thriving” in ways beyond your imagination.

This rich source of content remains accessible to you as a member through the Alive2Thrive Leader Library. You can draw inspiration from this “well-th” of knowledge, tools, reflections, and practices whenever needed. 

May you find these weekly sources of wisdom a way to refresh your spirit on your journey to becoming the leader and person you aspire to be. Not just for your benefit, but for all whom you serve.

Congratulations on taking this step forward. May each of us be alive to thrive!