"Most people are too busy putting out today's fires to notice tomorrow's smoke. The steward sees the crack before the shift."
Current Reality Audit
Be specific. Honesty is the only foundation.
Examples: deadlines missed, unfinished client work, projects on hold
Examples: delayed invoices, rising expenses, tight cash flow
Examples: missed conversations, tension with partners, fading collaborations
Examples: nagging doubts, recurring unease, things you are avoiding
Scanning the horizon for smoke...
Pattern Recognition in Progress
The 30–60 Day Forecast
The Mirror (Denial Analysis)
The Stewardship Plan
The Silence Question
The Journey Continues
Watching the smoke is lonely work. Most would rather wait for the roar of the flame to justify their urgency. But you have chosen the path of the Steward.
To sit with a Silence Question is to refuse the anesthesia of busyness. Now, the work shifts from observation to endurance.
— Epictetus
— MASON VERSE MUSIC
Stakeholder Notice & Disclaimer
Framing: Coaching, Education, and Reflective Stewardship. The Sentinel is a reflective framework designed for educational and coaching purposes only. It is intended to assist in pattern recognition, personal stewardship, and proactive life management.
Non-Clinical Status: This tool does not provide clinical, psychiatric, or medical treatment. It does not diagnose, provide treatment planning, or offer mental health interventions. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Dr. Michael E. Hattaway is a retired coaching educator and does not provide clinical services.
Personal Responsibility: The "Forecasts" and "Silence Questions" generated are observations based on user-provided data. They are reflective prompts, not absolute predictions. The user maintains full responsibility for any actions, conversations, or life changes initiated as a result of these reflections.
Emergency Limitation: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, immediate distress, or a medical emergency, do not use this tool. Please contact a licensed professional or emergency services immediately. Crisis line: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).