Words We Use

Language shapes experience. We choose words that stabilize rather than rush, clarify rather than label.

Here’s what we mean when we use them.

Clock First
A way of living that prioritizes schedules, metrics, and outcomes over coordination and readiness.

Pressure
What replaces rhythm when structure is imposed before coordination settles.

Rhythm
The felt coordination—within yourself and with others—that allows movement, learning, and connection to flow.

Alignment
When effort and readiness meet.

Rhythm First
Establishing coordination before adding complexity—or restoring it when it’s been lost.

Guides
Not teachers or coaches. People who help establish coordination so progress can happen naturally.

These aren’t just terms—they’re tools for noticing where life feels forced and where it might flow more easily.