The Storms We Prepare For and The Ones We Don't
There’s a severe winter storm coming this Sunday
One to two feet of snow, strong winds, sub-zero temperatures
Conditions that disrupt everything
When disturbances like this are forecasted,
We respond on high alert…
Checking the weather updates and stocking up
The snowblowers, plows, and generators are ready
No one laughs at you for preparing
When it comes to the storms of life,
Many of us react in an opposite way
Life’s turmoils don’t come with a warning
And you can’t predict the timing of their arrival
Some form slowly and others hit suddenly
Leaving you disoriented, bewildered,
And unsure of how long it will last…
Health problems
Relationship fractures
Financial pressure
Loss
Disappointment
When stress is too heavy to ignore
There’s a temptation to power through it
During a snowstorm, we check on one another
But during a personal blizzard in our life
We often push on as if nothing is wrong
Winter squalls teach us something important
Discretion is wise and beneficial
Take the opportunity to ask yourself…
How can awareness flourish in my life?
Be candid about the struggles you’re facing
If circumstances feel bleak right now…
The rough waves don’t define who you are
Courage, wisdom, and strength is growing within you
The flurries pass, and joy will shine in your heart again