Hello—
And we're still going through this? Yes…and I sense we will be for some time to come.
As places and cities are beginning to reopen, we can be seduced by the notion that this challenging process of change is becoming complete. Alas, no. At best, we might be completing a very early stage of this, yet we are nowhere near the finish line.
Really? Really.
So what do we need in order to keep on keeping on?
Tolstoy once said "the two most powerful warriors are patience and time". These warriors are front and center these days—if /when we're willing to cultivate them as resources. Can you just be with the unfolding of a moment, situation or challenge while it resolves itself in its own time? Can you let those warriors do their jobs?
And what supports those warriors in your process? Resilience—your ability to rebound from difficulties, your innate elasticity, as it were.
Combining these two practices can have a huge impact. Think about it. When we're willing to remember and honor our resilience and how it has served us over the years and gotten us to this point in our lives, then patience becomes second nature and allows for resolution in its own time.
What is your relationship to these warriors? And are you able to access and trust your own ability to bounce back from adversity?
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In the meantime, here's to practicing patience and letting time unfold as you tap into your innate ability to weather this ongoing storm.
Go easy and do what you need to do to stay safe and well.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks much.
Until next time—
Cheers,
Steph
Stephanie Swafford, BCPP, BFRP
"When It’s Time to Listen To Your Self"
