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The Compass Day: A Morning, Afternoon And Evening Practice
With Mark MathewsMost of us don't choose our days. We react to them. The phone, the demands, the noise - and before we know it, the day is running us rather than the other way around. The Compass Day changes that. In three short sessions you'll start your morning with clarity and purpose, find your footing again in the afternoon when the day gets loud, and close your evening with a gentle reflection that settles the mind and eases you toward rest. The practice is simple: one word, chosen each morning, carried through your day as a direction rather than a demand. Neuroscience calls it intentional priming. You'll just call it the day you started feeling more like yourself. Complete this course in a single day - then come back any day you need it, because every time you return, it begins completely fresh. A new word. A new day. The same simple, powerful practice. No experience needed. No time to spare? You only need a few minutes, three times a day. That's all.
Morning, afternoon and evening - three short sessions, one powerful word, and a day that finally feels like yours.
About this course
Most of us don't choose our days. We react to them. The phone, the demands, the noise - and before we know it, the day is running us rather than the other way around. The Compass Day changes that. In three short sessions you'll start your morning with clarity and purpose, find your footing again in the afternoon when the day gets loud, and close your evening with a gentle reflection that settles the mind and eases you toward rest. The practice is simple: one word, chosen each morning, carried through your day as a direction rather than a demand. Neuroscience calls it intentional priming. You'll just call it the day you started feeling more like yourself. Complete this course in a single day - then come back any day you need it, because every time you return, it begins completely fresh. A new word. A new day. The same simple, powerful practice. No experience needed. No time to spare? You only need a few minutes, three times a day. That's all.
Meet your Teacher
Mark Mathews is a creative director and musician who has spent years exploring personal growth through yoga, meditation, and healing circles around the world. Navigating a busy and demanding life led him to develop practices that help manage stress, pause, and reconnect with oneself. His guided sessions support listeners in slowing down, noticing patterns in their thoughts and behaviours, and cultivating self-awareness. Drawing on his creative and life experiences, Mark offers a compassionate, grounded, and practical approach to reflection, helping people find clarity, calm, and insight in everyday life.