The storms of life

There has been a lot of talk about why the category 1 hurricane in Houston was so particularly destructive and worry about what’s going to happen in the next few months as this hurricane season is predicted to be especially bad.


After having conversations with many people, I have two theories.

First, we just had an unexpectedly destructive storm in May with intense winds that caused a lot of damage. The trees that weren’t taken down by that storm were weakened, their roots’ grip on the earth loosened, without time to repair and rebuild.

It made me think about what motivates us to change. So often, we wait for disaster to strike before make a change. And even then, sometimes we’ll change just enough to get through it but not enough to actually heal or prepare for other challenges that lie ahead.

Second, it has been raining A LOT over the last few months. The soil is so soft and the roots have nothing solid to hold on to.

This reminds me of the storms of life. When it feels like it’s constantly raining and we don’t give ourselves time to dry out (through restorative and intentional self-care practices), when something bigger comes, it can completely destroy us.

We NEED daily and weekly practices that nourish our mind, body, and soul to keep our roots strong and grounded. We don’t have to wait for a big storm to come take us down before we decide to live differently.

Of course, this is easier said than done, but think about it — what if you could build a lifestyle that kept you rooted no matter what life throws at you? That doesn’t mean it’ll be sunshine and rainbows because that’s just not how life goes, but it’ll keep you mindful, present, and oriented towards a positive and hopeful future.

And it’s nothing fancy. We’re talking nourishing foods, movement, mindfulness, restful sleep, community — whatever YOU need to stay grounded.

This is what I help my clients with — building healthful lifestyles that support the life they want to live. Because it is simple, but it’s not always easy, and having support can make all the difference.

If you feel like you are ready to grow some roots and build the healthy lifestyle that makes all of your dreams possible, I’d love to chat with you about your goals and discuss how we might work together. Set up a free call for us to connect.​