# Direction
Direction is where something is going.
## Meaning
Direction names the movement implied by a meaning, action, system, relationship, [[Purpose|purpose]], or mission.
A direction can move toward [[Health|health]].
A direction can move away from health.
A direction can move toward [[Clarity|clarity]], [[Understanding|understanding]], [[Shared Meaning|shared meaning]], [[Alignment|alignment]], [[Relationship|relationship]], or [[Well-being|well-being]].
A direction can also move toward confusion, pressure, harm, or [[Being Unwell|being unwell]].
[[Alignment]] depends on direction because parts are aligned when they work together in the same direction.
[[Purpose]] depends on direction because what something is for helps explain where it should go.
[[Mission]] depends on direction because a mission gives action somewhere to go.
[[Decision|Decisions]] matter because they choose the next direction.
[[Action]] reveals direction because what a being does shows where energy is moving.
In Joe's Mynd, direction should be judged by whether it supports well-being across the relevant being, dimension, and time horizon.
## Source Of Meaning
This note is grounded in the way Joe's Mynd already uses direction inside [[Alignment]], [[Purpose]], [[Mission]], [[Health]], [[Unhealthy]], [[Well-being Decision Check]], and mission review.
## Relationship Over Time
This note should mature as Joe tests whether a word, mission, relationship, system, or action is actually moving toward well-being or only sounding good.
## Links
- [[Meaning]]
- [[Action]]
- [[Decision]]
- [[Alignment]]
- [[Purpose]]
- [[Mission]]
- [[Health]]
- [[Unhealthy]]
- [[Clarity]]
- [[Understanding]]
- [[Shared Meaning]]
- [[Relationship]]
- [[Well-being]]
- [[Being Unwell]]
- [[Well-being Decision Check]]
## Tensions
A direction can feel good while moving away from health, or feel difficult while moving toward health. Joe's Mynd should test direction through results, not only through intention or emotion.
## Question
Where is this going?