Often our lives are full of turbulence like waves crashing on the shore. Can you face them and not face away? Can you hold on to your center? And can you know that you will persevere and like all things, the waves will pass?

We all have times of turbulence in our lives and I think it’s interesting that turbulence is sometimes more deviation from the current norm than an absolute state. We can be in the midst of crisis and small things don’t matter but in moments of calm, they disturb the system.

I think the idea here is that we need to face into what is disturbing us, hold to our center and let it move through us. Turbulence does pass but it is our choice whether it leaves us stronger.

As you reflect on this I wonder:

* What feels like turbulence to you these days and importantly, what doesn’t that might have once upon a time?

* Can you hold on to the things that disturb you? Can you allow them to be without throwing you off?

* Do you have faith in someday, even when that day isn’t today or tomorrow?

It is hard to feel buffeted by circumstances beyond our control. But it is easy to confuse the idea that we don’t control everything with the feeling that we don’t control anything. This week, can you remember to keep walking and keep your eyes ahead?

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