{"id":457,"date":"2026-03-16T17:47:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rootstorisingcollective.org\/?p=457"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:43:57","slug":"monday-march-16-2026-week-3-choosing-your-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rootstorisingcollective.org\/?p=457","title":{"rendered":"Monday, March 16, 2026 Week 3: \u201cChoosing your Center\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Monday Salutation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we are aware of where we stand, we must decide which direction aligns with our values. Alignment isn&#8217;t about perfection; it\u2019s about ensuring our internal compass and external actions are pointing toward the same North Star. 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