Life’s unexpected tremors can often leave us feeling destabilized, much like an earthquake shakes the very ground beneath us. Our natural inclination might be to stiffen, to hold rigidly to what we know, resisting any change. Yet, wisdom suggests a different path: that of ductility. To be ductile is to possess a flexible spirit, one that can yield, absorb stress, and adapt without breaking. It is not a sign of weakness but of profound strength, allowing us to bend without snapping when faced with the uncontrollable. Consider the women at the tomb, who, despite their fear, remained open to a reality far beyond their expectations. Their hearts were ductile enough to witness the impossible. Let us pray for hearts and minds that are not afraid to be flexible, to trust that even when our foundations seem to shift, God’s steady hand guides us through the movement. May we embrace this yielding grace, allowing God to reshape us for His purposes, even in the midst of life's most profound quakes. Amen.