# The Family Compass Module

The FIRM Guide (thefirmguide.com) — companion to The Recoverable Family.
Fill this in privately (any text editor or by hand), then store it in your Vault.


## Secure Guide Starter Template

> Store this inside your Vault. This entry holds the private layer and the stewardship record — where the Compass lives, who keeps it, and what is reserved for later reading.

- Storage Location: 

- Tags: 

- Primary Author / Keeper: 

- Access List: 

- Review Schedule: 

### Private Letters and Heirs-First Material
| Document | Recipient | Occasion | Location in Vault | Date Written | Last Reviewed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
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|   |   |   |   |   |   |

- Notes location: 

- Access instructions: 

> Reference in The Family Guide: "Private letters and sensitive reflections are stored in The Secure Guide within The Vault."


## Family Guide Starter Template

> This template contains the shared layer — safe for the whole family, meant to be used while you are alive.

### Our Story — A Brief Family Narrative



### What We Value
| Value | How It Shows Up in Our Lives |
| --- | --- |
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|   |   |
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### Traditions and Practices We Want to Preserve
| Tradition or Practice | Why It Matters | Notes for Future Generations |
| --- | --- | --- |
|   |   |   |
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|   |   |   |

- Preferred communication platforms: 

- Our rhythm of contact: 

- How we handle distance: 

### A Note to Our Family



> Private letters and sensitive reflections are stored in The Secure Guide.