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.
Home, One Year Later – Carrying the Journey Forward
One year after my round-the-world journey, I realize the trip never really ended. The true souvenirs weren’t places or photos, but the lessons in courage, connection, curiosity, and gratitude—lessons uncovered only by making space for reflection.
Belgium – Leaving Room for More
Belgium was beautiful—but unfinished. In just three days, I saw enough to fall in love, but not enough to satisfy. And maybe that’s the point: some places are meant to leave us wanting more.
The Netherlands – Go Big or Go Home
The Netherlands doesn’t do subtle. From flower parades to endless tulip fields, it was beauty on a grand scale. It left me inspired to stop holding back and start showing up wholeheartedly.
France – Food as a Love Language
France spoke to me in my love language: food. From life-altering eclairs to a grocery store that felt like heaven, it was a feast for the senses. But it also humbled me with the language barrier—a reminder that joy and humility often go hand in hand.
Luxembourg – Small Country, Big Lessons
Luxembourg wasn’t a country I expected much from—but it surprised me with storybook beauty and a lesson in curiosity. Sometimes the smallest stops leave the biggest impressions.
Germany – Storybook Charm & Forever Friendship
Germany dazzled me with castles and medieval charm, but what made it unforgettable was sharing it with my dear friend Stacy. Storybook places matter—but the people you experience them with matter even more.
Croatia – Breaking Boundaries, Finding Freedom
Croatia dazzled me with beauty at every turn—but it also humbled me. From mountaintop freedom to lessons of history and resilience, it reminded me that we live in a breathtaking, fragile, and hopeful world.
Pakistan – The Power of Connection
Pakistan wasn’t about sightseeing. It was about reconnecting with Dave in the middle of deployment, savoring quiet moments, and realizing that connection—whether with a spouse, children, or friends—is what makes life meaningful.
Thailand – Letting Go of Nostalgia
Thailand was once my favorite travel destination, but returning years later was bittersweet. It reminded me that nostalgia can keep us stuck—and that life doesn’t need to be perfect to be wonderful.
Cambodia – Choosing Courage Over Excuses
Cambodia offered me beauty and heartbreak, resilience and joy. From the Killing Fields to Angkor Wat to a life-changing moment at Kulen Waterfall, each experience left me changed.
Round-the-World Debrief, One Year Later: “Home”
After a 65-day journey around the world—spanning nine countries and 22 cities—I came home changed. Looking back a year later, I see that this trip wasn’t just about travel. It was about courage, connection, discovery, and gratitude. This post begins a 10-part series exploring the lessons I carried home from each country.
