I recently left home after what I considered to be a vicious hail storm. I tried to be as cautious as possible because it’s not uncommon to see debris on the roads after storms. As I pulled out of my subdivision, I looked for a tree that had been leaning because after all the wind from the storm I was sure that it would fall but it didn’t. On my way home I took the very same path. I didn’t feel the need to be as cautious because previously the roads were very clear. As I approached a certain point on the journey home, I noticed that I could no longer see clearly down the road. I wasn’t sure exactly why I couldn’t see so for a brief moment I speculated; It’s dark outside, or maybe I’m approaching a hill and just can’t see over to the other side. I began to slow down and then I hit the brakes. There was a huge tree blocking the entire street. It had fallen after the storm.
There are many of us who experience storms in our lives and for some reason seeing that tree reminded me that while many of us survive the storms, some of us fall shortly thereafter. I’m sure there are hundreds of reasons as to why trees fall after the storm. Some trees are deeply rooted while others are not, age may have been a factor, it could have been rotten, it could have broken in various places, it may have been exhausted from fierce winds and given up, or it may have simply been it’s time to fall. There is, however, one thing I know for sure, the tree is not capable of picking itself up, dusting itself off, repositioning itself and or standing after it falls.
We are resilient! We can experience various storms and bounce back but in order to do so we must practice self-care. We must learn the importance of taking care of our mind, body and spirit. All three are vital to our ability to withstand storms and our ability to continue to stand after they’ve passed. After we’ve survived a storm, we should ask ourselves some very serious questions; the questions that the trees can’t ask themselves: How deeply am I rooted? Am I broken in various places? Am I capable of withstanding another storm?
As I approached my subdivision, I noticed the tree that I thought should have fallen was still standing. I also noticed that there were other trees surrounding it helping it to stand. Always be mindful of the need to practice self-care. Doing so will help us withstand the storms of life. Surround yourselves with other women who are strong and are willing to help you stand. Storms will come as they always do so make sure that you prepare yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually to not just withstand but to continue to stand after the storm!
Please take time to consider the following:
Always make preparations to that will allow you to stand long after the storm has passed.
MMB
We are resilient! We can experience various storms and bounce back but in order to do so we must practice self-care. We must learn the importance of taking care of our mind, body and spirit. All three are vital to our ability to withstand storms and our ability to continue to stand after they’ve passed. After we’ve survived a storm, we should ask ourselves some very serious questions; the questions that the trees can’t ask themselves: How deeply am I rooted? Am I broken in various places? Am I capable of withstanding another storm?
As I approached my subdivision, I noticed the tree that I thought should have fallen was still standing. I also noticed that there were other trees surrounding it helping it to stand. Always be mindful of the need to practice self-care. Doing so will help us withstand the storms of life. Surround yourselves with other women who are strong and are willing to help you stand. Storms will come as they always do so make sure that you prepare yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually to not just withstand but to continue to stand after the storm!
Please take time to consider the following:
- What helps you get through the storms of life?
- How do you weather the storms?
- How do you feel after the storm has passed?
Always make preparations to that will allow you to stand long after the storm has passed.
MMB
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