How Do You Weather the Storm?
If you’ve ever witnessed the beauty of Northern California rainbows, then you know of their magnificence. Large arches of vibrant color that stretch from one corner of the earth to the next. Rainbows are the sun’s reflection off the mist of a rainfall. And,the more turbulent the storm, the more brilliantly the rainbow seems to emerge.
The same could be said about life. Life’s stormy moments can create beauty for us, just as rainy weather may result in a rainbow. Life can be turbulent, we would all agree. Sometimes our stormy weather can impact us so negatively that we close ourselves off.
- We shut down
- isolate ourselves
- push others away
Yet, it is in our shaky moments that we NEED others. When it’s “raining”, connection with others is so important.
I understand from my own experience the allure of pushing people away when things aren’t going well. During these times, its easy to embrace the beliefs that all is lost, and nobody cares, or could help anyway. What I’ve come to learn is that even though it may be the case that others can not SAVE us or make us feel a certain way, what they can do is remind us of who we are… what we stand for… and what we are capable of.
What the important people in my life do for me, the ones that I whole heartedly trust and respect, is help me to find the rainbow. They remind me that I am not alone and they help me embrace that True Self within me that *knows* how to find the solutions and resources needed to outlast the storm.
What do you do when things are going poorly?
- Do you close yourself off and tuck yourself away?
- Do you catch yourself pondering negative, limiting beliefs?
- Do you reach out to receive support and see the gift of a lesson unfolding?
Share with us what works for you (and what doesn’t’ work for you) so that we may all learn and grow together. Comment Below!
Aspiring fearlessly,
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When stormy weather hits I talk to my hubby or daughters and they just listen. I also have a close girl friend that I have had for years and is a good listener. She is also good at putting humor in things when needed.
I have found that when you have someone to listen you can see things more cleary and find the rainbow.
Debbie
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Life Coach Susan Reply:
April 15th, 2010 at 7:36 am
So good to gather the troops when we are feeling down.
When we can feel loved and understood, just makes everything feel better, doesn’t it?!
Ah, yes… and laughter.
- Susan
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When stormy weather hits, I do all three things Susan has mentioned:
Close myself off and tuck myself away, negative/limiting beliefs, and reach out for support. For me, it’s identifying the problem and not letting it get to me. I do lean on a support group of my friends to get through situations. Sometimes I find out I’m not alone, but often I find that everyone is sending positive thoughts my way. I also find an outlet I can rely on to help relieve the stress. Eventually, things turn around when I don’t even realize it.
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Life Coach Susan Reply:
April 15th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Great awareness, Evangelene.
Things always get better… don’t they?!
Shutting down and going into that cycle of limiting thinking, just makes us feel worse… not better.
Love that you are surrounded by those you love and can get the support you need when the going gets rough.
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Thanks for this, Susan! I definitely have a tendency to wall myself off. Particularly as a coach, it’s sometimes hard to even admit, “hey, I need a little pep talk myself”. But I have to say that the thing that seems to always help me to get back on track is connecting with nature. I can simply stand outside and stare at a beautiful, majestic tree and know that it’s all okay.
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Life Coach Susan Reply:
May 25th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Gosh, we all need a pep talk from time to time.
That’s why its so important to surround ourselves with like-minded people who truly love us and want for our happiness.
Sometimes I can get too emotionally attached to the situations in my own life and having someone who can observe and tell me what they see can make a huge difference.
Love that you stopped in for a visit.
Come back soon!
-Susan
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