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hi, i’m skylar
Former English teacher, everyday joy seeker, and the founder of A New Sky
A New Sky was born on my journey to reclaim the Skylar who didn’t settle because things got hard. The one who started a new job, ran a marathon, and finished a Master’s Degree the same semester. The girl who literally climbed mountains because someone said there was really pretty view from the top.
As I neared forty, I felt lost, unsettled, and unsure. Searching for answers, I analyzed my struggles and behaviors. After endless podcasts, books, and self-reflection, a connection emerged between my conflicts and core values and my feelings of shame for all the “coulds” and “shoulds” shifted into opportunities to grow.
My teacher brain connected these personal insights to the common narrative elements and structures I spent over a decade teaching to middle schools - my core values served as my character’s source of motivation; my challenges were just the conflict necessary to create change. I was following a Hero’s Journey, complete with tests, allies, and enemies. Viewing my experiences as predictable patterns gave me back the power I needed to map my own course.
I actively worked to name what makes me unique - I created mind maps, looked back at photos and artifacts, and took/ retook all the personality assessments. My compiled data not only revealed significant repetition, but highlighted some of the contradictions causing me confusion on my path to clarity.
And so, embracing my love of learning and desire to help others, I decided it was time to take a chance on myself. I hope my story serves as a helpful pit stop on your personal journey - I’m glad you’re here
