Unlikely Touchpoints Wonder The basic awe from which all learning begins. We seek to know and experience the present moment, no matter what it looks or feels like, with an open mind and generous heart. Wonder
Unlikely Touchpoints Self-Investigation The non-judgmental exploration of our internal character in order to identify and overcome limiting beliefs. In order to free ourselves from the painful events of our past, we seek to recognize how and
Unlikely Touchpoints Unlikely Touchpoints Preamble You are about to engage in an unraveling process. What are you unraveling? Everything that is blocking you from knowing, and living into, your highest purpose. All around the spiral are a set
Unlikely Touchpoints Equanimity The ability to hold space around any idea, physical sensation, or emotion before reacting. When we find ourselves either clinging (to our way, our strategy, our idea of how things should go) or
Unlikely Touchpoints Own Your Life The recognition that no one is responsible for how we feel inside. We seek to know the internal causes of our reactivity. By taking responsibility for our subjective experience, we begin to recognize
Unlikely Touchpoints Vulnerability A gentle willingness to be seen for who we are right now, rather than who we wish we could be. We seek to consciously remove our masks and allow ourselves to be fully
Unlikely Touchpoints Humility Listening (instead of refuting), considering (instead of casting aside) and respecting (instead of turning our backs). We seek to check our assumptions, acknowledge our past mistakes, and know our own blind spots. When
Unlikely Touchpoints Embracing Ambiguity Allowing things to be vague, the future unclear, without rushing to fix or fill in the gaps. We seek to relax our desire for immediate answers. Life can bring a constant stream of
Unlikely Touchpoints Allowing (Others + Ourselves) The recognition that transformational breakthroughs come as the result of first-hand experience. For that reason, we seek to allow others to have their opinions, feel their emotions, and find their own way, without
Unlikely Touchpoints Letting Go The acceptance of right now as perfect and complete for the needs of right now. In terms of how things “should be” going, how we “should be” acknowledged, where in life we “should
Unlikely Touchpoints Forgiveness The recognition that all beings are coping with fears, frustrations, and original wounds. We seek to remember that all humans, like us, are doing the best they can, given their conditioning. By forgiving
Unlikely Touchpoints Compassion The ability to meet others where they are, and ourselves where we are, with unreserved kindness and softness. We seek to recognize that all beings, like us, long for freedom from confusion and
Unlikely Touchpoints Gratitude The appreciation for all that has come before, even the challenges and traumas, for without hardship we would not gain the wisdom necessary to evolve. We seek to honor even unpleasant sensations as
Unlikely Touchpoints Conscious Service The active expression of our innermost joy in a form that benefits others. We seek to reduce our addiction to material gains — the false promises of power, credit, and the fandom of others
Unlikely Touchpoints Courageous Encounters The ability to approach others with an open mind and available heart, no matter the personal history or social pressures. We seek to move forward in peace, without expectations, letting the encounter unfold
Unlikely Touchpoints Unlikely Collaborations The willingness to leave our comfort zone and create projects with those who challenge us most. We strive to view every disagreement, every work obstacle, every failure as an opportunity to evolve personally
Unlikely Touchpoints North Star The realization of our single-most purpose. We seek to rise above our difficulties and short-sighted goals and connect with a far more powerful light. This light lies within. To discover our North Star