Wherever you are in geographical space, I hope that you are not weathering any literal or metaphorical storms right now. But if you are, I think this episode might interest you because I’m in the midst of managing a literal hurricane approaching Florida, Hurricane Debby. Also, I am metaphorically going through a big transition, and it feels like I’ve been managing a storm for a while now.
When a storm is heading your way, do you recognize the emotional and physical things you’ll need to prepare for, and do you make a plan to control what you can? Do you also accept what you can’t control? Because storms have a way of surprising us. We can only control so much, right? So, do you manage what you can and accept the things you can’t?
Storms can make us feel weighed down, but they also have a way of blowing through, passing over, or going around us. We don’t always know the full impact until they hit, whether it’s landfall or on an emotional level. But as long as we stay self-aware, go inward, and continue to take these wise walks, we will be able to manage them in a way that strengthens us.
If we focus on controlling what we can before the storm actually hits—whether that storm is literal or metaphorical—then we have the opportunity to clear out, to remove any obstacles or hazards that might cause chaos or damage. We can create a space that supports us through the storm, so when it finally passes, we emerge stronger and more resilient.
What better time for us to go on a wise walk today, slow down, check our reality, and ask ourselves some important questions about how we manage our storms—or how we weather them?
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- When a storm is heading your way, do you recognize the emotional and physical things to prepare?
- Do you make plans to control what you can and accept what you can’t control?
- Do you carve out time for self-care?
- Do you have structural things in place to feel supported during this chaotic or heavy experience?
- Do you have clutter-free zones?
- Have you taken care of paperwork that seems to be weighing you down?
- Are there things within your home environment that feel heavy, and can you move them out of the way?
- What are the things that you can control in your environment, whether that is physical or emotional, so that you feel really supported?
- Maybe as that storm is approaching you, maybe part of that is just eliminating things that you sign yourself up for?
- Are you going inward?
- Are you recognizing your emotions?
- Are you making a plan to minimize the impact of the storm to yourself as well as those around you?
- Are you staying informed?
- Are you staying connected with the community so that you can support each other and know what’s in your heart?
- Are you willing to say yes and no to those things that will help you through this period of transition in a way that feels most aligned?
- Are you going to be kind to yourself to learn from this experience and this storm that you’re currently weathering?
As we wrap up, remember that by controlling what we can before the storm hits—whether literal or metaphorical—we have the chance to clear out anything that might cause chaos or damage.
Our environment plays a big role in how we weather the storm, so take a moment to assess and manage your space. Whether you’re facing an actual hurricane or navigating an emotional storm.
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I would love to hear what you took away from today’s episodes. Feel free to reach out and tune in next Thursday as we go on another wise walk. Until then, please be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your stride on.
In this episode:
[00:04] – When a storm is heading your way, recognize the emotional and physical things that you’re going to need to prepare for. Control what you can control.
[07:54] – Part of my emotional storm preparation or planning is all about creating space in my home.
[11:23] – The ability to communicate or express yourself and stay connected, even if you are battening down the hatch, is super important for our well-being, for our sense of community, and for those around us that love us to know that we’re okay.
[15:08] – I have some inward practices that really support me, whether there’s a physical or emotional storm coming my way. I’m going to pull them out and make sure that I slow down.
[17:01] – While you face the storms, know that I’m sending lots of love and light your way. Until our next wise walk, please be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path and get your stride on.
Memorable Quotes:
- “We don’t always know the full impact until storms hit, whether it’s landfall or on an emotional level.” – Mary Tess
- “Storms can make us feel weighed down, but they also have a way of blowing through, passing over, or going around us.” – Mary Tess
- “If we focus on controlling what we can before the storm actually hits, then we have the opportunity to clear out, to remove any obstacles or hazards that might cause chaos or damage.” – Mary Tess
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