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    Reflecting (Northwest Heading)

    People who have a preference for the NW Compass Heading usually begin the journey of individuation with an interest in artistic, poetic, literary, musical, or imaginative inner reflection. After growing confident with this Compass Heading in the first half of life (see Personal Growth Before 40) they begin to develop the other Compass Headings, usually finding either the NE or SW Headings more easily attainable than the SE (see ARTful Living After 40).

    The growth to your full and unique potential would ultimately include all four of the Compass Headings and all four of the Cardinal Orientations. You have each of them available to you, though some will likely come much more easily than others.
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    Formulating (Northeast Heading)

    People who have a preference for the NE Compass Heading usually begin their journey of individuation with an interest in highly conceptual, theoretical, or imaginative problem solving. After growing confident with this Compass Heading in the first half of life (see Personal Growth Before 40) they begin to develop the other Compass Headings, usually finding either the NW or SE Headings more easily attainable than the SW (see ARTful Living After 40).

    The growth to your full and unique potential would ultimately include all four of the Compass Headings and all four of the Cardinal Orientations. You have each of them available to you, though some will likely come much more easily than others.
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    Associating (Southwest Heading)

    People who have a preference for the SW Compass Heading usually begin their journey of individuation with an interest in practical, outgoing, socially oriented pursuits. After growing confident with this Compass Heading in the first half of life (see Personal Growth Before 40) they begin to develop the other Compass Headings, usually finding either the NW or SE Headings more easily attainable than the NE (see ARTful Living After 40).

    The growth to your full and unique potential would ultimately include all four of the Compass Headings and all four of the Cardinal Orientations. You have each of them available to you, though some will likely come much more easily than others.
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    Producing (Southeast Heading)

    People who have a preference for the SE Compass Heading usually begin their journey of individuation with an interest in highly practical, active, productive, achievement-oriented pursuits. After growing confident with this Compass Heading in the first half of life (see Personal Growth Before 40) they begin to develop the other Compass Headings, usually finding either the NE or SW Headings more easily attainable than the NW (see ARTful Living After 40).

    The growth to your full and unique potential would ultimately include all four of the Compass Headings and all four of the Cardinal Orientations. You have each of them available to you, though some will likely come much more easily than others.

There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.—Martha Graham

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Individuation

The term individuation, as used by Carl Jung, refers to the development of your unique individuality—your true self. Your true self is like an enjoyable home—the place of your greatest personal potential.

Yet finding that place of personal potential is not always easy or clear. It is important to be mindful of what brings you passion, energy, and enthusiasm. Preferred gifts (aptitudes) offer a starting place; they are important clues to finding your authentic self. The GiftsCompass Inventory™ (GCI) will help you identify your strongest aptitudes so that you can more confidently discover the unique potential that is your destiny.

After you take the GCI, point to your compass heading above to learn more about yourself and your path of individuation.
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