Centerline

At Soul Force Strategies, we believe the most powerful life is one lived in alignment—with your values, your purpose, and your deeper self. Centerline is where strategic insight meets soulful reflection. Here, you'll find thoughtful articles, personal reflections, and practical tools to help you lead with clarity, live with intention, and grow from the inside out. Whether you’re navigating change, refining your identity, or reaching for your next level, Centerline is your space to recalibrate, realign, and rise.

Be Ye Doers of the Word

Be Ye Doers of the Word

It’s not enough to know the truth—we have to live it.
When Jesus said, “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only,” He invited us to stop watching others’ growth and start doing our own work. This is the heart of discipleship—and the difference between being a librarian of goodness and a warrior of light.

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Future Self as Compass
Becoming, Compass, Heroic, Direction, Future Self Angela McIllece Becoming, Compass, Heroic, Direction, Future Self Angela McIllece

Future Self as Compass

Identity isn’t static — it’s a compass pointing toward who you’re becoming. By connecting to your future self, you align today’s choices with tomorrow’s vision. Through practices like the Heroic Identity exercise, WOOP, and visioning, you can turn aspiration into direction and live each day guided by the person you’re meant to be.

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Identity Anchored in Virtue
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Identity Anchored in Virtue

When your identity is anchored in virtues, life feels steady—even when circumstances shift. Virtues like courage, patience, and integrity become the inner roots that guide how you think, speak, and act. They shape not just who you are, but how you show up in every relationship, workplace, and moment.

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Weathering Storms with Soul Force
Heroic, Antifragile, Storms Angela McIllece Heroic, Antifragile, Storms Angela McIllece

Weathering Storms with Soul Force

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Recently, I found myself in a hospital bed facing unexpected procedures and complications. In the past, I might have spiraled into fear or victimhood. But this time, Heroic helped me hold my centerline. Instead of wallowing, I chose antifragility—turning the storm into strength.

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What is Identity? (Being vs. Doing)
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What is Identity? (Being vs. Doing)

For years, I answered the question “What do you do?” with, “I’m just a mom.”
That little word “just” chipped away at how I saw myself, tying my worth to a role instead of who I truly was. Identity isn’t about titles or résumés—it’s about the way we choose to show up, moment by moment.

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Mind the Gap: How to Close the Distance Between Who You Are and Who You’re Meant to Be
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Mind the Gap: How to Close the Distance Between Who You Are and Who You’re Meant to Be

We all feel it—that space between who we are today and who we’re called to become. This post explores “the gap” as a sacred invitation, not a flaw—and offers practical ways to begin closing it with clarity, identity-based habits, and self-leadership. You don’t need to leap—just take the next soul-aligned step.

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