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The art of lingering…are we human beings or human doings?

When did slowing down become something we need to justify?

Recently, I spent time in Paris with my family. It was an incredible trip. We spent more hours than I can count lingering at sidewalk cafés, people-watching, and just being.

As I watched the rhythm of daily life around me, one thing stood out. Many of the people sitting nearby appeared to be working professionals … business attire with laptops. But they weren’t rushing. They lingered.

I was struck by how comfortable people seemed spending an hour or two at a café. Nobody appeared rushed. Nobody seemed eager to move on to the next thing. They simply took their time.

It made me wonder: Why does that feel so unnatural to many of us? Why do we sometimes treat a pause in the workday as if we’re breaking an unwritten rule? When did slowing down become something we need to justify?

We often talk about productivity as if it comes from squeezing more into the day. Yet some of my best ideas have arrived during conversations that weren’t on my calendar.

And I know my coaching clients really appreciate the simple but powerful strategies we dig into that help them pause and create space to reflect.

I don’t know about you… but this all reminds me that maybe we’ve become so focused on being human doings that we’ve forgotten the value of being human beings.

Maybe there’s something to learn from the long, lingering lunch.

What do you think? Is there value in lingering?

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The Story Behind the Logo

I’m so glad you clicked on the logo. It tells a story, and it’s one I’m pretty passionate about. I’m a big believer in being grounded in the Earth while staying connected to something bigger than ourselves. I believe we are each part of something greater, and that every one of us carries our own unique gifts, strengths, and special magic.
That belief is at the heart of this logo. Look closely and you’ll see roots grounding to the Earth. They represent where we begin: grounded, connected, and rooted in who we are. And at the center, you’ll find a compass. Because I believe we each have an internal compass. It points toward who we are, what matters to us, and where we want to go. And inside that compass is gold. That gold represents the special magic I believe every one of us carries within.
Sometimes we know exactly what our gold is. Sometimes the demands of work and life, the expectations we carry, and the pressure-filled worlds we navigate can slowly pull us away from it. My coaching is about helping people find that gold again, understand it, and put it to work. Because finding your gold is only the beginning. As we reconnect with ourselves, we grow, stretch, and evolve. New possibilities emerge. Stay grounded. Find your compass. Discover your gold. Let yourself grow. Embrace what makes you unique. And remember that you are part of something bigger. That is the spirit behind Compass Within Collective.