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Stephen Tracy

I write about reconnecting with aliveness. These reflections explore what unfolds when we slow down, listen, and relate more honestly to our own experience.

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What I’m Noticing: The Tension Between Safety and Visibility

Bi-weekly reflections on aliveness Hello again, It’s freezing here in NYC, and I hope you’re staying warm wherever you are. One theme I’ve been sitting with recently is the fear of being seen for who we truly are. I notice this in myself as something that wants me to stay hidden and out of view. From its perspective, I’m safer from the judgment of others if I remain invisible. It’s a subtle inner voice—one that advocates for staying quiet and even moralizes certain forms of expression. And...

2 days ago • 3 min read
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Hello there, The start of 2026 has felt intense for many of us. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been stepping back and noticing how much clarity returns when I stop rushing and come back to what’s actually here. A few years ago, I began studying a presence-based approach to coaching. One of its grounding questions is: What if nothing is missing? It’s a simple question, yet it gently shifts how we relate to ourselves as living beings. Are we missing something fundamental, or do we already...

16 days ago • 2 min read