🦉Welcome to Olive's Compass🧭
"Hi there, I’m Olive the Owl.
I’m really glad you’re here.You don’t need to
do anything special to travel
through your Compass.Just scroll down and look for
my feather below."
OLIVE is standing in a sunny clearing, the trees gently swaying above. There’s a soft breeze and the smell of pine needles. A squirrel rustles nearby, but everything else feels still. You notice the quiet hum of the world around you, not loud, just present. Like something inside you is listening, too.
"Once you click,
I'll walk you through a couple of
statements to help you understand which direction your emotions
are currently pointing.That's it. I'm not asking anything of you. I'm just here to sit next to you whenever you need a peaceful place to perch.Your compass story begins when you're ready."
🦉 Olive says:
"Sometimes my internal compass doesn’t feel very clear about where it’s pointing.
It gets twisty. Or quiet.Other owls seem to know
where they’re going without even thinking about it.
But my compass?
It works a little differently.Here, we explore things like
Trust, Safety, and Connection.
One feeling, one direction,
one story at a time.This is a place where you get to choose what feels right.
No wrong answers. No rush.We’ll go one step at a time.
If you want to stop,
that’s okay too.Click below to begin mapping
your personal compass."
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🪶 Need a Little More Direction?
🦉 Olive says:
"Hi again, it's me,
Olive the Owl, your Certified Emotional Support Owl.You’ve already begun
your Compass journey, and maybe
by now, you're feeling a little
more you."
"Or maybe you're still fluttering around with a
hundred small feelings
bumping into each other like
fireflies in a jar.
OLIVE waves at you as she proudly shows off her CESO sash she received after completing her training. She flew East, to Identity, and completed the certification because it felt right to her. Now she's ready to support you!
That’s okay.
Sometimes, what we call a feeling turns out to be something else.Maybe a tangled memory, a sensory overload, a question no one’s ever helped you ask. That’s where I come in."
"If you’re ready to go a
little deeper, I’d love to help you map your next steps in a way that
feels like you, not
someone else's version of you.Olive’s ready to build your personalized map in the format that speaks to you most."
Choose PDF (Factual or Storybook)
or Video (With or Without Narration)Let Olive guide you through the
direction you landed on with a personalized compass
made just for you. You’ll get reflections based on
where you are, what you’re feeling,
and what might help next.
🪶Click the link below to get started
Choose PDF (Factual or Storybook)
or Video (With or Without Narration)Want to be part of your own compass map?
In addition to the Personal Compass of your choice,
if you send Olive a few lines about how you see yourself
(or how you’re hoping to feel) and a place or setting
where you feel safe, strong, or free (real or imagined),
she’ll include you in the journey.
🪶Click the link below to get started
🦉 Olive says
"Thank you for trusting me to continue your story! I can't wait to be your CESO, here to guide you through your personal compass."
🪶Interested in collaborating with olive?
Olive’s not just a wise owl,
she’s a guide. Olive’s Compass was built by one owl-minded human with a desire to help, and a brain that works a little differently, with a deep instinct for
what feels right.
If you’re part of a team or company that makes tools for kids,
supports emotional wellness,
or is creating something intuitive for
anyone who struggles to
know what they need, maybe we should talk.
Olive’s nest is always open
to connection.
🦉 Olive says:
"Hi again! Olive the Owl here.
I've noticed, sometimes, all we need is to know we're not alone.I'll leave random notes
here and if you want to leave one for the next visitor,
this is the perch to do it!If not, that's okay.
Just know I see you and you
are enough."
"If you'd like to float an
anonymous feather to the next visitor, you can do it here
with 🪶FeatherNotes."
🦉 Olive says:
"Take a FeatherNote or
leave a FeatherNote.
Either way
I appreciate you!"
🪶
🦉 Olive says:
"Hi there! Thank you for
asking for more guidance.That can be really scary sometimes,
to say that what you've tried,
it's not helping right now.I can't wait to get started on your personal compass map and your Certified Emotional Support Owl will be in touch soon!"
Start Your Map
Olive is relaxed and ready to get started on your personal compass. She just has a few questions for you before she can get started.
Once it's completed, Olive will contact you within twenty-four hours to confirm your interest so she can get started
mapping your personal compass.
🦉 Olive says:
"Hi again, it's me, Olive.
If you're ready to continue
your journey, I'm here to help
guide you on your way.Below are some questions
that'll help me get started, but if it's too much that's okay.Just write "I don't know" and
that's enough for me!
We'll figure it out together."
🦉 Olive says:
"This is where the story begins.
Scroll down and pick
what feels right. You can always change your mind."
"Just a couple clicks, and you'll have your free compass direction."
How does your day feel so far?
🦉 Olive says:
"You're here at Faith. Let's take a little break and rest here.
Sometimes everything feels
too far away, too hard,
or too late.When that happens,
even hope can feel like too
much to ask for."
"But even if you can’t see
the next step, I’ll be here
with you while you wait.We don’t need answers yet.Now I’ve got one more question
for you."
What kind of help sounds best today?
🦉 Olive says:
"This path brought you to Power. Let's sit with what this looks
like for a second.It sounds like you’re feeling
pushed aside, or like
your voice isn’t being heard.That can make everything feel heavy, even unfair."
"But you matter. Even if the world forgot to show it today.You still get to take up space.Now I’ve got one more question for you."
What kind of help sounds best today?
🦉 Olive says:
"You're passing through Closure, which can also feel like Grief.
Let's take a break here.Letting go is hard.
Even when it’s the right time.
It can leave a weird ache
or quiet in your chest.It might feel like you're
distancing yourself from people or things you used to be
close to. That can feel strange.
And that's okay.
Even if you don't know why yet."
"Whatever you’re carrying, I’ll sit with you for a bit.You don’t have to explain it all.
Let’s take one small step.Now let me ask you
one more thing."
What would make you feel better right now?
🦉 Olive says:
"You're walking through Identity right now.
Let's rest here for a moment.So you’re feeling
unsure about who you are.That’s a big, brave thing to notice.
Sometimes we get a little lost when we try to figure ourselves out."
"Especially if people expect us
to act a certain way, or if we feel different on the inside than how we look on the outside.Let’s slow it down for a second."
What are you really wishing for right now?”
🦉 Olive says:
"You're standing here in Trust. Let's take a break and rest here.Sounds like it’s hard to know who’s on your side right now.I get that. Trust isn’t always easy. Especially if it’s been
broken before."
"You don’t have to
figure it all out at once.
I’m here. Just listening.
No pressure.Now I’ve got another
question for you."
What are you really wishing for right now?”
🦉 Olive says:
“That’s a heavy one. You've walked the path into Connection. Let's just stop here for a
moment and rest.Feeling invisible can hurt
in a way that’s hard to explain.Like the world keeps moving
and somehow you got left just outside the edges.But here's the thing.
I see you. Right here, right now.
You belong.You’re not too much.
You’re not too quiet, too weird, too anything."
"Sometimes it’s the softest
lights that take the longest
to be noticed.
But they still shine.You reaching out? That
really matters.
It means something.Now let me ask you one
more question."
What are you really wishing for right now?”
🦉You Picked: Faith🧭
Final Compass Direction - Northwest
OLIVE is relaxing quietly under a tree where the stars are just starting to come out. The world is hushed, like it’s holding its breath. Fireflies blink softly in the tall grass.
🦉Olive says:
“You made it.
This is your Faith Place
in the Northwest.This is where we rest in
not knowing yet.
Where we hold onto a
tiny bit of hope, even if it
feels small.”
The fireflies blink again. One lands on Olive’s wing and rests there.
Olive’s voice is soft.
“You don’t have to feel sure
right now.
You don’t have to know
how it ends.But if something inside you
still wants to try again
tomorrow
that’s enough.I believe in you.”
🌱 What do you feel like doing next?
🟢 I just want to stay here
🦉You Picked: Power🧭
Final Compass Direction - Southwest
OLIVE is standing tall, overlooking a forest clearing. The air feels charged, but not scary, like something strong is waking up inside you.
🦉Olive says:
“You made it.This is your Power Place
in the Southwest.Here, you get to remember
that your voice matters.Even when it’s quiet.
Even when it shakes.”
A breeze lifts your hair. It feels like your chest can finally expand a little.
“Power doesn’t mean being
the loudest.It means knowing what’s
right for you.And trusting that it matters.You don’t have to prove anything.
And if there’s something big inside you right now.An idea, a feeling, a spark you can’t hold in
that’s not too much.That’s your power, trying
to come out.Let it.”
🌱 What do you feel like doing next?
🟢 I just want to stay here
🦉You Picked: Closure🧭
Final Compass Direction - Northeast
🦉Olive says:
“You made it.
This is your Closure Place
in the Northeast.
This is where we come when something’s been heavy
or hard to let go of.
Or maybe it left before we were ready.”
A leaf drifts down. It lands near your foot.
The ground feels soft and steady.
Olive watches the sky for a moment
before speaking again.
“You don’t have to move on before you’re ready.You don’t have to stop
missing something
just because other people have.This is a place to breathe.To remember.
To feel whatever’s true.
And when you’re ready,I’ll be right here to help you take your next step.”
🌱 What do you feel like doing next?
🟢 I just want to stay here
🦉You Picked: Mental Blocks🧭
Final Compass Direction - West
🦉Olive says:
“You made it.
This is your Thinking Spot
in the West.
Sometimes when things feel stuck or frozen,
it helps to take a step back.
To notice what’s hard
without forcing it to change right away.”
There’s a trickling sound from water flowing nearby below her. It echoes gently. Olive nods slowly.
“If your brain feels foggy or crowded, that’s not your fault.You’re not broken.
You’re just tired.
Or overwhelmed.
Or needing a little space.Let’s just sit here for a bit.There’s no pressure to ‘figure it out.’Sometimes things start to move again once we stop pushing.”
🌱 What do you feel like doing next?
🟢 I just want to stay here
🦉You Picked: Trust🧭
Final Compass Direction - North
OLIVE is relaxed and waiting for you in a quiet meadow. The trees sway gently, and the sun is peeking through the leaves in soft golden stripes.
🦉Olive says:
“You made it.
This is your Trust Place
in the North.You don’t have to figure everything out right now.
You don’t have to know who to believe, or what comes next."
The world keeps going, slowly.
Olive tucks her wings closer.
“Right now, you’re safe.Right now, you get to just notice how your body feels
when no one is
asking anything of you.Sometimes, trust takes time.
And that’s okay.
You don’t have to hand it over all at once.You can build it, little by little.You can practice here.”
🌱 What do you feel like doing next?
🟢 I just want to stay here
🦉You Picked: Identity🧭
Final Compass Direction - East
OLIVE is near a wide open field where the sun is beginning to set. There’s a gentle breeze, ruffling the trees, and it smells like wildflowers.
🦉Olive says:
“You made it.
This is your Identity Place
in the East.This is where we get to be curious
about who we are
without trying to be anyone else.No one here is measuring
or judging. There’s no test.
No right answer.”
One of the lanterns flickers and glows a little brighter.
Olive pats the grass beside her with one wing while quietly inviting you to breathe with her. A butterfly floats by and lands on a tall blade of grass. Olive watches it quietly.
“Sometimes it takes a while to
feel like yourself.
Sometimes you don’t even know what that means yet.That’s okay.
Here, you get to ask questions.
You get to change your mind.You get to try things on,
until something finally
feels like you.”
🌱 What do you feel like doing next?
🟢 I just want to stay here
🦉You Picked: Connection🧭
Final Compass Direction - South
OLIVE welcomes you to come sit with her.
🦉Olive says:
“You made it.
This is your Connection Place
in the South.This is where we
remember that
we aren’t alone. Even when
we feel invisible.Even when we
don’t have the words yet.”
Olive pats the chair beside her with one wing while quietly inviting you to breathe with her.
“Sometimes connection is quiet.
It’s someone sitting next to you
without needing to talk.It’s knowing someone cares,
even when your mouth
can’t say why.
You don’t have to perform.You don’t have to be ‘on’.
You’re allowed to just be you.
And I’m glad you’re here.”
🌱 What do you feel like doing next?
🟢 I just want to stay here
🦉You Picked: Safety🧭
Final Compass Direction - Southeast
OLIVE is on the job and ready to help keep you feeling safe. The light is soft here. There’s a log to sit on, moss under your feet. It feels quieter. Slower. Like your breath just got a little easier.
🦉Olive says:
“You made it.
This is your Safety Place
in the Southeast.You get to come back here whenever you want.
No questions asked.If your brain’s been spinning
or your heart feels like it’s racing, it’s okay.You don’t have to fix anything
right now.
You don’t have to explain anything.
You’re allowed to just be."
A little pause. The wind moves gently through the grass.
“Some days, we don’t need to push through or solve a big problem.
We just need the world to be a little quieter.A soft light. A safe spot. Someone nearby who gets it.You can sit here with me as long as you want.When you're ready, I can show you something calming, or we can just listen to the wind together.Either way I’m not going anywhere.”
🌱 What do you feel like doing next?
🟢 I just want to stay here
🪞The Calming Mirror🪞
You step through a curved doorway made of willow branches. The air feels cooler here. In front of you is a tall, old mirror in a wooden frame. The surface ripples like a pond. The light is dim and kind.
🦉 Olive says:
"Welcome. This mirror doesn’t show you how you look. It shows
you how you feel.
And if that feels like too
much right now, that’s okay too.Sometimes when things feel loud inside, we forget what calm even feels like.
This mirror can help you remember.”
Olive takes a step beside you, calm and slow.
“Here’s something to try, if you want to:
Place your mouse or finger
over the mirror and watch as it slowly fades away.Take one slow breath in,
and imagine it filling up your
chest like light.Then let it out
like you’re blowing across
hot chocolate.
You can do it
as many times as you want.
No rush.When you're ready,
the mirror will come back
into focus.”
🦉 What do you feel like doing next?
🟢 I just want to stay here
🦉Olive says:
"You've reached the path
of Mental Blocks. We can
just rest here. Your brain’s
been working so hard.And sometimes
It just gets tangled.That’s not a failure.
That’s not a flaw."
"It’s just a knot that needs a little space to loosen.So let’s pause here together.And now I’ve got one more question for you."
What sounds good to you right now?
🦉 Olive says:
"You're on the path to Safety.
We can stop here and
rest for a second.So things feel a little jumpy right now.That’s okay.You’re not in trouble. You’re not doing anything wrong.
Sometimes the world feels like too much at once,
and our brains or bodies get loud.You already did something really brave! You noticed how you feel.
That helps me understand how to be a good helper."
What kind of help sounds good right now?
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In quiet moments, I often…
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🧭 Your Compass Is Facing North
You landed in the North
Trust
Everything’s unclear. The next step, the bigger picture, even your own instincts, are all a little out of reach. You might be used to feeling guided, or at least willing to move… but at this moment, you’re frozen between not knowing and not trusting what you do know.It's a tough spot to be in, but you know that already. Especially if you’re usually the kind of person who knows things.This space is uncomfortable, but let's reframe it. It's not uncomfortable because it's a warning. It's uncomfortable because you're at a crossroads and for someone who is used to sensing where to go next, you might be feeling out of sorts. Maybe because the paths before you currently aren't the ones that best serve you. Your nervous system has pulled the emergency brake. Because it knows something needs to be discovered or remembered before you'll know which path on the road you need to take next. No need to push for clarity. Just be open to new possible roadways appearing unexpectedly.Stay tuned for more in-depth quizzes that’ll help you reconnect with your internal compass, and rebuild trust in where it's pointing.Start Here:
🔹 Prompt (AI or Journal): “What’s quietly pulling at me, even if I don’t know why yet?”
🔹 Mini Ritual: Stand or sit barefoot. Breathe deep. Say: “I don’t have to know. I just have to stay with it.”
🔹 Tarot Pull Suggestion: “What thread can I follow right now, even if it’s small?”
🧭 Your Compass Is Facing South
You landed in the South
Connection
Lately, something feels far away. Maybe it’s people. Maybe it’s spirit. Maybe it’s you. You could be surrounded by noise, but still feel lonely. Or maybe you've pulled back, not out of spite, but survival.Sometimes you need to be alone, to figure out what you really need from other people. If it feels like your inner system is hitting “pause” until the quality of connection feels safe again, you're right. Your nervous system is saying, “Don’t plug in yet. Not until we find something that fills your cup instead of drains it.”It's not a punishment, even though as someone who craves connection, it definitely feels like it, doesn't it? But you're unlearning performative closeness and choosing truth over obligation. Maybe you're in a cocoon phase. You're not isolating out of fear or pain, but sometimes we need to, so we can truly recalibrate.Stay tuned for more in-depth quizzes to help you find your way to true connection.Start Here:
🔹 Prompt (AI or Journal): “What kind of connection do I crave, and what has kept me from asking for it?”
🔹 Mini Ritual: Touch something living, like your pet, a plant, even your own heartbeat. Whisper: “I’m still here.”
🔹 Tarot Pull Suggestion: “What kind of connection is seeking me right now?”
🧭 Your Compass Is Facing East
You landed in the East
Identity
Something old fell away. Maybe not all at once, but enough that you can’t return to how things were. And now you’re somewhere in the middle. You might feel not fully formed, not completely lost, just.. here.It’s disorienting, isn't it? This.. not having a name for the version of yourself that doesn't fully exist yet. You might feel like you’re watching your own life from the outside of it. It also might feel like you're disassociating, and maybe you are for the moment. That doesn’t mean you’re broken. Things are just shifting still.This part doesn’t respond well to pressure. It needs room. Quiet. Maybe a little boredom. I know.. It's so hard to do these days. Allow yourself some space from outside voices, and you might be surprised what starts to emerge.. or re-emerge.Stay tuned for more in-depth quizzes for a more personal journey to help find yourself again.Start Here:
🔹 Prompt (AI or Journal): “If I stopped trying to be who they expect, who would I naturally become?”
🔹 Mini Ritual: Stand in front of a mirror. No fixing. Just witness. Say your name slowly, like you’re getting reacquainted.
🔹 Tarot Pull Suggestion: “What part of me is ready to reintroduce itself?”
🧭 Your Compass Is Facing West
You landed in the West
Mental Blocks
Your brain’s in gridlock. Thoughts circling, second-guessing, picking things apart faster than you can piece anything together. You might know what needs to shift, but that doesn’t seem to make it any easier to move.. and honestly, probably increases your shame because you should be able to fix this. But you can't. What would help you break this block?It’s frustrating. Exhausting. You’re not lazy. Obviously. Internally, you're probably working harder than most people you know.
This kind of stuck usually means your system is trying to keep you still in the only way it knows how. By forcing you to slow down, whether that's through physical responses or emotional fatigue.. or both.. it's like you just.. can't.. move forward. But you don't need to push yourself harder. There's a reason you feel like you've hit a wall. You need to face the mental blocks that are holding you back before you'll be able to break free and get to your next destination.Stay tuned for more in-depth quizzes for a personally guided map to what would help you take down your mental blocks.Start Here:
🔹 Prompt (AI or Journal): “If I knew I could survive the outcome, what would I try today?”
🔹 Mini Ritual: Choose a phrase like “It’s okay to move now” and repeat it while tapping your chest or forehead, light and steady. Not to fix, just to remind.
🔹 Tarot Pull Suggestion: “What’s keeping me in place, and what would help me loosen it?”
🧭 Your Compass Is Facing Northeast
You landed in the Northeast
Closure & Grief
Something ended. Or is ending. Or maybe it ended a long time ago, but your heart never got the memo. Grief doesn’t follow logic. It moves in waves. Some are obvious. Some are quieter. And sometimes we grieve what never even got the chance to be.This is the sacred limbo of “in between". It feels so weird, doesn't it? Like you're feeling your way through the fog, waiting for something or someone to help you find the way out. But there's a reason you haven't found the exit sign yet. There's something here that still feels like it needs recognition. You're honoring what mattered. There’s a space in your soul that’s asking to be remembered, or maybe forgiven, and you can't rush that.Stay tuned for more in-depth quizzes to help you map where closure is needed most.Start Here:
🔹 Prompt (AI or Journal): “What am I still holding onto, and what might it mean to loosen my grip?”
🔹 Mini Ritual: Write a letter to what’s gone. Not to get closure but to witness it fully. Burn or bury it if you feel ready.
🔹 Tarot Pull Suggestion: “What’s ready to be mourned and what’s waiting to be born in its place?”
🧭 Your Compass Is Facing Northwest
You landed in the Northwest
Faith
You’ve been holding out hope, maybe quietly, maybe with white knuckles. You’ve planted the seeds. You’ve done the rituals. But what now? It feels like you're just twiddling your thumbs, doesn't it? When are these promised changes coming through? Because you DID the work. But the waiting is messing with your head. You’re somewhere between belief and burnout.This is about earned trust, not blind faith. You've seen enough to know that that's just not how this works. But you've put in the work. You've set boundaries. You've processed your trauma. Now there's a part of you that's waiting for the payoff. But that kind of faith, the kind that has nothing to do with religion, and everything to do with trusting yourself, doesn't build from guarantees. It builds from small, meaningful evidence that life hasn’t forgotten you. That maybe, just maybe, something’s growing in the unseen.You're not naïve for wanting to believe again. You're wise for noticing the cracks and still staying open. Maybe ask yourself where has life surprised me before? The answer might show you where trust has led you before.Stay tuned for more in-depth quizzes to help you find a personal map to stay open to life's surprises.Start Here:
🔹 Prompt (AI or Journal): “What do I still believe in even if I don’t have proof right now?”
🔹 Mini Ritual: Light a candle and whisper: “Show me what I can let go of today.” Blow it out as a ritual release.
🔹 Tarot Pull Suggestion: “What’s quietly unfolding even if I can’t see it yet?”
🧭 Your Compass Is Facing Southeast
You landed in the Southeast
Safety
You’ve been bracing, maybe for days, maybe for a lifetime. And even if things seem fine on the surface, your body is still waiting for the next shoe to drop. That low hum of tension isn’t imaginary. It’s lived experience stored in the body.This isn’t about pretending things are safe. It’s about slowly showing your system what safe enough can feel like. That’s different from telling yourself you’re okay. It’s proving it to your nervous system, in small, gentle doses, over time, without pressure.It’s okay to want softness. It’s okay to want a break. The goal here isn’t to be fearless. It’s to let your body believe you’re allowed to rest.Stay tuned for more in-depth quizzes to help you find your map to personal safety.Start Here:
🔹 Prompt (AI or Journal): “What would safety feel like today, in my body, not just my mind?”
🔹 Mini Ritual: Hold your own hand. Place it over your heart. Say: “This is enough. I am enough.”
🔹 Tarot Pull Suggestion: “What can I do to help my body exhale, even a little?”
🧭 Your Compass Is Facing Southwest
You landed in the Southwest
Power
There’s a fire in you that keeps flaring up, but you’ve been trained to tamp it down. Maybe you’ve learned that wanting too much makes you “difficult.” Maybe your power has been used against you, or maybe you've had to survive by making yourself smaller.But now, that spark is not settling for silence anymore. It’s ready to become a flame. It's almost like it won't shut up, right? It's almost like a calling you can't seem to ignore. Can you let yourself hold it? Without guilt, without apology?This direction is a call to reclaim your truth, not as a weapon, but as a frequency. Power doesn’t mean steamrolling others. It means not abandoning yourself in the moment it matters most.Stay tuned for more in-depth quizzes to help map out how to claim your power.Start Here:
🔹 Prompt (AI or Journal): “What part of my power am I done hiding, even if it shakes things up?”
🔹 Mini Ritual: Write a desire on a piece of paper. Read it aloud while standing. Let your voice fill your body.
🔹 Tarot Pull Suggestion: “What power in me is ready to be lived out loud?”
Meet The Creator Of Olive's Compass
"Hi there! I'm Carrie, the
owl-minded human who created Compass Inverted in a few weeks of hyper-focus and a desire to provide what I had been missing.
A place I felt at peace and understood,
with no expectations.So I built it myself. And now I’m exploring who this might help, and where Olive and I might belong."
"Olive is one of the hardest working owls I know, and we'd love to come work with you.
If you have any ideas for Olive,
her compass, orher willing captive.. er creator, drop us a line."