A Commitment to Publish: Devotion in Action

Yesterday, amidst the final preparations for my four-day ceremony, Compass, I honoured my commitment to publish something each day by inviting you into my process. On Instagram Live, I brought you along as I created an altar for Compass, a space to ground the energy of this ceremonial journey.

It wasn’t a perfectly polished essay or an elaborate podcast episode—it was something real, immediate, and alive. And that’s the point.

Why Commit to Publish Every Day?

Seth Godin often speaks of the power of showing up daily, not for the applause or validation, but as an act of devotion to the process. Publishing every day isn’t about perfection—it’s about consistency, creativity, and connection. It’s about committing to share something, no matter how small, as a way of honouring the work and those it’s meant to serve.

For me, this commitment is about reverence. Reverence for my creative process. Reverence for the wisdom that flows through me. Reverence for the people who feel called to this work.

Devotion Over Perfection

This daily practice isn’t always easy. During Compass, my capacity is naturally focused on holding space for the participants and guiding them through this sacred journey. That means what I publish might feel smaller—an Instagram Live, a quick reflection, or perhaps sharing the recording of the shamanic journey from Day One as a podcast episode.

But even in those smaller moments, the devotion is there. The act of publishing becomes an extension of the ceremony itself—a way of letting the energy and insights ripple outward.

I’ve learned that devotion doesn’t always look grand or elaborate. Sometimes it’s messy, imperfect, or quiet. But devotion is about showing up anyway, offering what you can, and trusting that it’s enough.

The Power of Messy and Real

Tapping into our inner channel—that raw, unfiltered flow of truth—isn’t about getting it “right.” It’s about showing up exactly as we are, in all our humanness. A dropped phone during a livestream, a cough mid-podcast, a spelling error in a blog—these aren’t flaws; they’re signs of life. They remind us, and those we connect with, that what we’re sharing is real.

In a world increasingly saturated with AI-generated perfection, this authenticity matters more than ever. The slick, polished content may be impressive, but it often feels distant, impersonal, and unattainable. When we embrace the messy and the raw, we invite others into something deeper—a connection to truth.

The Inner Channel: A Grounded Perspective

When I speak about tapping into your inner channel, I’m not talking about some mystical concept of “channeling” in a spiritual sense. It’s much more grounded than that. It’s about being a conduit—a channel—through which ideas, creativity, and inspiration can flow.

Think about those moments when you’re so immersed in a task that time seems to disappear. Your mind quiets, your movements become intuitive, and the work feels like it’s unfolding effortlessly. That’s your inner channel at work. It’s not about forcing ideas or controlling the outcome; it’s about becoming one with the process of creation.

 We’re all channels for the things we create. Whether it’s writing, painting, speaking, or problem-solving, there’s a flow of ideas and energy that moves through us when we’re fully present. When you’re in that flow state, it feels less like you’re “doing” the work and more like the work is moving through you.

The key is not to overthink it. The inner channel doesn’t thrive on perfection or control—it thrives on trust, openness, and the willingness to let go of the outcome.

Tapping into this channel is about aligning with the process itself. It’s about showing up for the work without judgment, letting the ideas unfold, and trusting that whatever comes through is enough. Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it’s raw. And sometimes it’s breathtakingly beautiful.

In those moments, you’re not separate from your work—you’re one with it. You’re fully engaged, fully alive, and fully present. That’s the power of being a channel.

An Invitation to Flow

So, the next time you create, try stepping out of your own way. Stop worrying about whether it’s good enough or polished enough. Just let it move through you. Be the channel for whatever wants to emerge, and trust that the process will guide you.

Your inner channel is always there, waiting for you to step into flow. All it asks is that you show up, open, and ready to create.

Why Realness Inspires

Perfection can be intimidating. It can make people think, “I could never do that.” But when we let our real, unpolished truth shine, it opens a doorway for others to say, “I can do that too.”

Me dropping my phone during a livestream (hello yesterday), a cough in my podcast, or the livestream where your toddler runs through the background—these moments are far more inspiring than a polished, error-free performance. They remind us that creativity isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence.

The truth is: your polished perfection is less inspiring than your real, raw, unpolished truth. Why? Because perfection feels unattainable, while truth feels relatable. It’s what draws people in, what makes them trust you, and what inspires them to show up as themselves.

An Invitation to Truth

So, let’s lean into the messy, the real, and the raw. Let’s drop the fear of making mistakes or not being “good enough.” Let’s show up in the fullness of our truth—because in that truth lies the magic of connection.

And the next time you’re tempted to hit delete on an imperfect post or redo a video for the tenth time, remember: your truth is enough. It’s exactly what the world needs right now.

The Practice of Reverence

To me, reverence isn’t just about sacred rituals or spiritual practices—it’s about how we show up in our work and lives. It’s about treating even the smallest actions with care and intentionality.

Publishing daily is a form of reverence. It’s saying:

 • I honour this work enough to give it space every day.

 • I trust the process enough to let it be seen, even when it’s imperfect.

 • I care about this connection enough to show up, even when I’m tired or stretched thin.

Creating as an Antidote to Perfectionism

Simone Grace Seol has a brilliant concept she calls the Garbage Post Challenge. The idea is simple: commit to posting daily, no matter what. Write, create, share—even if it feels messy, unpolished, or not “good enough.” The point isn’t to create perfect content; it’s to release yourself from the stranglehold of perfectionism.

When you post daily, you don’t have the luxury of agonising over every word or waiting for inspiration to strike. You learn to trust the process, to let your ideas flow, and to stop worrying about how they’ll be received. It’s a practice that forces you out of your head and into action, and in doing so, it reconnects you with the joy of creating.

Daily Creation as Liberation

When you create every day, you free yourself from the need for everything to be monumental or flawless. You learn that not every post needs to change someone’s life or be a viral success. Some days, you’re simply showing up and sharing what’s real for you in that moment.

This daily practice of creating and sharing becomes a kind of devotion—a way of honouring the ideas that come through you and letting them out into the world, without judgment or attachment. It’s also deeply liberating because it shifts your focus from “Is this good enough?” to “I’m here, I’m showing up, and that’s enough.”

Other Examples of the Power of Daily Creation

Seth Godin’s daily blog is a testament to the power of consistency. He writes every single day, not because every post is a masterpiece, but because the practice itself keeps him connected to his ideas and his audience. In his words, “The practice is the work.”

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love talks about treating creativity like a job—you show up, you do the work, and you let it go. She compares it to being a farmer: you plant the seeds, you water them, and you trust the process, even if some seasons don’t yield the harvest you’d hoped for.

These examples remind us that the act of creating isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. It’s about showing up for the work, day after day, and trusting that something valuable will emerge over time.

An Invitation to Let Go

If you’ve been caught in the perfectionism trap, let this be your invitation to let go. Write a blog, record a video, or post a thought, even if it feels messy or small. If you are brave enough, commit to showing up daily, not for the approval of others, but for the liberation of your creative spirit.

When you create every day, you’ll find that the pressure begins to ease. You’ll stop overthinking and start creating from a place of flow and authenticity. And in that space, you’ll discover the magic of being a channel for your ideas—messy, raw, and beautifully human.

While Compass is On

While Compass is happening, my energy is flowing into holding space for the participants and the ceremony itself. But my commitment to publish daily remains.

Some days, it might be a glimpse into the altar I’ve created or a thought that feels alive in the moment. Other days, it might be something more tangible, like this blog. But each day, I’ll honour the promise I’ve made to myself and to this creative practice.

An Invitation to Reflect

What would it look like for you to commit to a daily practice—not for perfection, but for devotion? How might showing up in this way deepen your connection to your work, your creativity, or your community?

If there’s one thing Compass has already reminded me, it’s that even the smallest actions, done with reverence, can have a profound impact.

So here I am, showing up again today. Thank you for being part of this journey with me.