What Does It Really Mean to Feel Aligned?
- Arti Khanna
- May 2
- 2 min read
We all have moments when something just feels "off." Maybe we can’t quite name it, but there’s a disconnect—between what we do and who we are, between how we show up and how we feel inside.
This feeling is more than just burnout or stress. It’s often a sign we’ve slipped out of alignment.
What Is Alignment, Really?
Alignment isn’t about having a perfect routine or a balanced calendar. It’s about feeling grounded, clear, and connected to your values and your truth. It’s when your inner world and outer choices are in harmony.
But life pulls us in many directions. We play roles, carry expectations, and suppress parts of ourselves to keep going. Slowly, we begin to move further from our centre. It’s not intentional—it’s often a quiet drift.
Subtle Signs You’re Out of Alignment
Feeling out of alignment can show up as:
Persistent low-grade anxiety or heaviness
A sense of disconnection from your purpose or relationships
Feeling emotionally reactive or withdrawn
Difficulty making decisions or trusting your instincts
A quiet voice that keeps whispering, “There’s more than this”
Sometimes these signs are dismissed as “just being busy” or “part of life.” But when we ignore them, the disconnect grows. We may achieve outward success but feel hollow inside. We may stay in routines that no longer nourish us.
You can read more about my own return to alignment here.
Why Alignment Matters
When you’re aligned, you don’t have to push so hard. Life still has its challenges, but your energy flows more easily. You feel like yourself.
There’s clarity, even in uncertainty. There’s presence, even in busyness. And most importantly, there’s peace—even in the process.
Read what others have shared about this process. Client Stories >
How Holistic Coaching Supports Alignment
Holistic coaching is a powerful path back to yourself. It gently supports you in understanding what’s no longer working—and why. Together, we look at the mind, body, emotions, and spirit, exploring the layers that may be causing inner conflict.
I work exclusively with women, creating a safe and nurturing space where you can unpack the roles you’ve had to play and reconnect with your authentic self.
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about softening inward. And it starts with listening to the part of you that knows change is needed.
Discover how this journey could begin for you. Your Journey >
A Gentle Return to Your Centre
The journey back to alignment doesn’t happen all at once. It happens in moments—where you pause instead of push, speak your truth instead of staying silent, choose rest over proving. And the more you come back to yourself, the more your life begins to reflect that. If you’re feeling the quiet tug to come home to yourself, I’d love to walk with you. Book a free Discovery Call to explore whether this path is right for you.
Your Friend, Arti
