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Growing in Grace: Flowing with Life’s Natural Wisdom
by DW Green — November 20, 2024
By remaining fluid and adaptable like water, we can discover creative alternatives that feel natural and require less strain.
Just as water flows effortlessly around obstacles, never fighting against rocks but simply finding new pathways, we too can learn to navigate life’s challenges with graceful adaptability. When a stream encounters a boulder, it doesn’t waste energy trying to force its way through; instead, it naturally discovers the path of least resistance, continuing its journey unimpeded. Similarly, when we face obstacles in our work or relationships, forcing solutions often creates more tension and resistance. Instead, by remaining fluid and adaptable like water, we can discover creative alternatives that feel natural and require less strain.
Like plants that instinctively grow toward sunlight without doubt or hesitation, we possess an innate wisdom for recognizing opportunities that nourish our growth. A seedling doesn’t question its path or waste energy growing in numerous directions – it simply extends toward the light through the most direct route available. When encountering obstacles, like a fallen log blocking sunlight, plants don’t force their way through but gradually adjust their growth pattern, bending and reaching until they find their way to the light. In our own lives, this natural intelligence manifests when we listen to our intuition and align ourselves with environments where we naturally thrive.
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