Soul Game By Adeline Atlas (SOS: School Of Soul)
Dec 14, 2025
Cardinal Directions & The Essence Of Cardinal
When it comes to our life's journey, it's crucial to regularly reassess and align our path without getting bogged down by what society expects. The greatest leaps in understanding ourselves don't always come from what we already know, or what we expect to happen. Instead, they often lie in the uncharted territories of our potential and the yet-to-be- explored realms of our existence.
Let's consider this: your life is a compass, and your values and beliefs are the cardinal points. Sometimes, the true north of our compass points towards unexplored paths, urging us to venture into the unknown. It's in these uncharted areas that we often ļ¬nd the keys to personal evolution and deeper understanding.
Understanding that the essence of growth lies in embracing the unknown, not just the familiar, empowers us to seek out new horizons. By aligning our internal compass with our true values, we can navigate life's journey in a way that is both meaningful and fulļ¬lling.
cardinal directions (adjective)
The four primary points: north, south, east, and west.2 etymology The word "direction" is from the Latin "directus," meaning "straight.” “Cardinal" comes from Latin "cardinalis," meaning "principal" or "chief." It's intrinsically linked to the term "cardiac," pertaining to the "heart.”3 Interconnection. The heartbeat, represented by "cardiac," is a guiding rhythm in humans.
Similarly, cardinal directions are fundamental in guiding us geographically. However, there's an inherent knowing within us, an intuitive directionality that is as natural and innate as our heartbeat.
In the broader spectrum, just as the pharmaceutical industry often tries to replicate nature’s remedies, cardinal directions are essentially an external representation of our inborn navigation system. The natural world doesn't require these formal points; trees don't need compasses, and birds ļ¬y seamlessly without maps. This underlines the idea that while we've formulated systems like cardinal directions, nature, including us, has always had an inherent sense of direction. It's a reminder to trust our internal compass, our Soul's 'heartbeat,’ in navigating the Soul Game.
A sense of purpose and fulļ¬llment comes from aligning ourselves with our Soul. We are able to tap into our inner wisdom and ļ¬nd the answers we need within ourselves.
Distractions can lead us astray from our Soul's calling in today's fast-paced world.
direction (noun)
A course along which someone or something moves. Originates from the Latin word "directio," which means "a straightening" or "to guide along a straight path."
In the context of our lives, direction refers to the course or path we take to align with our Soul's purpose and aspirations.4
distraction (noun)
Comes from the Latin word "distrahere," which means "to pull apart" or "divert." Refers to anything that diverts our focus and attention away from the intended direction, leading us away from our Soul's path.5
Distractions are inevitable in our modern world, but we can take conscious steps to avoid getting distracted and pulled oļ¬ course. We can remain focused on our Soul's direction when we practice mindfulness, self-awareness, and setting clear intentions. Realigning our actions with our true purpose requires regularly reassessing our values, goals, and desires. Seeking support from mentors, coaches, or like-minded individuals can also provide valuable guidance and encouragement. Direction and distraction play pivotal roles in shaping our lives. You must have direction, or distraction will become your default mode.