Gone Quiet
I'm a West Wing fan. Can't get enough of it.
There's an episode called "Gone Quiet" where a submarine doesn't contact the powers at be as planned, and the President must decide if something has happened or wait to see if the submarine has just "gone quiet" because they were caught in enemy territory.
I think while the topic is a bit dark it's a brilliant metaphor for what the end of year can feel like. There's this demanding world out there—what if I were to choose to go quiet for a bit? What if we were to trust our instincts that we know what we need right now and that we’ll re-emerge when we’re ready?
It's like hibernation—get cozy at home, slow down, and conserve energy.
And it's also about quieting the noise around us and getting quiet so we can hear ourselves.
It's a perfect time to use that quiet—the space and the ability to listen inward—to reflect on this year and what you're hoping for in the year to come. For that purpose, I offer 11 Polarity Questions to Close Out the Year & Welcome 2023.
Happy holidays! Wishing you a 2023 filled with hope, opportunity, and Sustainable Ambition.
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