Thank you to the team at Downshift for inspiring (and in many cases, directly informing) this reflection.
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At A²: Authentic Austin, we believe in approaching year-end reflection with intention and authenticity. As the year closes, we're often inundated with messages about achieving more, as if who we are isn’t already enough.
This season, instead of focusing on resolutions that stem from a sense of lack, we invite you to honor the gifts and values you already possess. High achievers know how to set goals and push boundaries, but finding peace in who we are is equally important.
Our Annual Reflection isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s an invitation to pause, reconnect with your true self, and lead from a place of wholeness. Reflect on what truly matters and discover clarity and alignment without the pressure of constant striving.
Join us to explore what’s possible when you start from “being” rather than “doing”. No hustle—just an opportunity for genuine connection and insight.
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Don’t waste your time on earth doing the work of others. Do your own work. The sweat of your soul,
The lightness in the center of your heart will tell you when you are on course.
The swiftness of your breath will slow to match the tidal pull of moonlight.
You will ski effortlessly down the slope of each day calling your own name softly to the trees.
— Elizabeth Carlson
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