The Next Step Is Enough

Emily Dickinson wrote, “The sailor cannot see the north, but knows the needle can.”

There’s something deeply reassuring about this imagery. A sailor navigating open waters doesn’t need to see the destination to move forward. They trust the compass, knowing it will guide them even when the horizon is unclear.

In life, we often hesitate at crossroads, waiting for certainty before we take the next step. But clarity doesn’t always come first. Sometimes, we have to trust our own inner needle—the quiet knowing, the pull toward something more—even if we can’t yet see where it’s leading.

What if movement itself is what reveals the way? What if the act of stepping forward is what aligns us with the path?

You don’t need to see the entire journey. You just need to take the next step.

What is your inner compass nudging you toward today?

This is the kind of inner guidance I help my clients reconnect with—the quiet certainty beneath the uncertainty. If you’re ready to trust your next step, even without seeing the full path, I’d love to support you.