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Peace and Blessings,
Reflecting on the Storm
We don’t ask to go through storms. They somehow just brew, and the rain releases when it’s time. Sometimes there are cloudy days that let you know a storm is coming.
I’ve gone through many storms, moments in my life when it seemed so cloudy and the rain would not stop. But through it all, I grew.
The most recent storm I faced brought a push of change, change in my lifestyle and my love style. It was not a change I welcomed. I was comfortable. I believed I could grow within that comfort.
But I had to realize… I was not losing. I was growing.
And growth is gaining.
I was gaining a new sense of stability.
I was gaining clearer boundaries for myself.
I was gaining a stronger, wiser, gentler version of who I am.
Without a storm of change, I would not have cleared what was no longer serving me. And that kind of clearing does not happen overnight… it is a process.
Preparing the Soil
When the clouds began to form, I started preparing.
We don’t always get the chance to prepare, but when we take time to check in with ourselves, we can feel when change is approaching.
As I noticed the shift, I began tending to my soil.
I made sure my safe place was truly safe again.
I checked in with my habits.
I recognized old patterns I would not return to and set boundaries to protect myself through the storm and after.
I asked myself: What brings me ease?
And more importantly: How can I still feel at ease, even in change?
I honored my baseline, understanding that some days I may not rise far above it and that’s okay.
I focused on my foundation.
A place of peace.
A place of stillness.
A place of celebration and gratitude.
And I checked in with my physical presence making sure I was caring for myself the way I deserve.
Intentional Planting
Once the storm arrived, I knew I would be okay… because my soil was ready.
It was steady. It was cared for. And I knew I could grow through another season of change.
But then came the deeper question:
What am I planting… and what am I allowing the rain to wash away?
This is the hardest part for me, letting go in order to grow.
Sometimes it’s habits.
Sometimes it’s people.
Sometimes it’s things I wanted to grow with me… but simply cannot.
Storms have a way of revealing truth.
What isn’t meant for your garden will be washed away.
And sometimes, weeds are watered too.
They grow just enough to be seen… so they can finally be removed. Because when they stay small, we may miss that they’re taking up space meant for something that can truly nourish us.
Through many seasons, I’ve learned to slow down.
I don’t plant just because it’s the season to plant.
I plant with intention.
Because preparing the soil is also preparing what I choose to grow.
And when I plant, I ask myself:
- What am I ready to grow?
- What am I ready to maintain?
- What do I no longer have space for?
That is where my boundaries begin.
Trusting the Process
Timing, trust, forgiveness, and patience are all a part of growth.
Knowing that a rebirth will come and being okay with the timing is not always easy.
Change arrives when it is time, even if we don’t feel ready to receive it.
I am learning to trust myself…
To trust that what I am planting aligns with what I truly desire to grow.
And I’ve learned to honor even the smallest signs of growth.
Because sometimes:
- growth doesn’t look how we expected
- we misidentify a weed as something meant to stay
- we are tested… and we fall short
That is where forgiveness comes in.
Forgiving myself for what I didn’t know.
Forgiving myself for what I had to learn through experience.
And having the patience to continue anyway.
Closing Reflection
I appreciate your time and your willingness to explore this with me today.
May you take these words as sunflower seeds, plant what resonates, nurture what grows, and release the rest.
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Preparing your soil and being intentional about what you plant matters just as much as how you grow.
Storms bring both reset and nourishment, even when they feel overwhelming.
Be gentle with yourself in the season you are in.
Honor your change just as much as your growth.
Forgive yourself for the missteps.
And trust that what is meant to grow… will.
May you find peace and ease along your path.
Until next time, continue showing up for your healing.
Gratitude,
Honey
“Next, I’ll be sharing how I intentionally choose what to plant and the tools I use to support what I’m growing.”
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