When a challenge is bearing down on you, stop and face north to the direction of the ancestors. If you don’t know where the direction north is, consider where the sun rises from your dwelling; this is east. If you were in a circle, north would be one quarter turn to your left from the east. Just stop and stand in one place. Breathe deeply and imagine that you have an inner compass that is magically directing or guiding you towards a feeling of confidence in yourself. Feel the stress melting off you. Feel your ancestors standing behind you, anchoring you with their strength. Hold onto this invisible, yet tangible, feeling of support. Remember challenges are opportunities in disguise. Put some stress down, pick up your compass, and navigate in calmer waters.

Please refer to the book for more details on this activity.