Compass Points

Core life principles for personal growth and fulfillment.

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Compass Points, Connections, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Life Navigation, Personal Reflections, Presence, Self-Growth, Vitality

Cultivating Vitality: A Heart-to-Heart About Honoring the Energy That Sustains You

Eric Rinehart / May 15, 2025

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”— Jim Rohn Estimated Reading Time: 5–7 minutes […]

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Compass Points, Connections, Gratitude, Growth, Life Navigation, Personal Reflections

Navigating Life Through Connection: A Heart-to-Heart About the People Who Anchor Us

Eric Rinehart / April 30, 2025

🎷 Today is International Jazz Day — At Living By The Compass, we honor the rhythm that shaped innovation: creativity,

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Compass Points, Gratitude, Growth, Life Navigation, Personal Reflections, Presence, Self-Growth, Vitality

The Gift of Presence: A Heart-to-Heart on Being Fully Here

Eric Rinehart / April 17, 2025

“Wherever you are, be there totally.” — Eckhart Tolle 📌 Estimated Reading Time: 5-7 minutes 🧭 Author’s Note This Compass

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Compass Points, Gratitude, Growth, Life Navigation, Personal Reflections, Self-Growth, Vitality

Achieving Growth: A Heart-to-Heart About Growing Beyond Who You Used To Be

Eric Rinehart / April 2, 2025

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”~

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Compass Points, Gratitude, Life Navigation, Personal Reflections, Self-Growth

Finding Gratitude: A Heart-to-Heart About Life’s Greatest Gift

Eric Rinehart / March 17, 2025

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” – Cicero 📌 Estimated Reading Time:

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Compass Points, Life Navigation, Personal Reflections, Self-Growth

Finding Your True North: A Heart-to-Heart About Purpose

Eric Rinehart / March 3, 2025

“I must be free. I must unapologetically reveal my broken life as a thing of beauty.” – Cornel West 📌