There Is No Manual: Choosing Alignment Over Forcing the Path

01/01/2026 18 min

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Episode Synopsis

I went into this year with a plan and my body said no.In this episode, I talk about what happens when structure, strategy, and “doing what makes sense” stop resonating and how forcing ourselves into containers that don’t fit creates resistance, pressure, and misalignment.There is no manual for life.Just like there’s no manual for parenthood.When we rush to grab everything off the shelf every opportunity, every role, every expectation without slowing down to listen, we end up forcing paths that were never meant for us.This conversation explores:Why intuition resists being structured and performedThe difference between effort and alignmentHow pressure shows up when we say “I got to” instead of “I choose to”Reframing envy and comparison as reminders of what we desireWhy there is only the aligned way and how alignment can feel effortless when we stop pushingThis is an invitation to stop forcing, stop performing, and start listening.If this episode resonated, I’d love to stay connected.Join my email list at www.ARichBook.com that’s where I share the gems, reflections, and insights that continue the conversation beyond the episode.Thank you for being here.And thank you for choosing alignment.Watch on YOUTUBE