When storms come, we tend to be dragged by them. After all, they are more powerful than us… or not?
We have
created as a civilization, several means and tools to protect ourselves from
this incredible force of nature and although our protection may not be perfect,
it has good potential.
Now, what
about the storms of life? Like a
pandemic, a financial crisis, divorce, health issues, someone dear who just
departed…
By using
the same approach, there should be means and tools to protect ourselves from
the effect of such storms, and one of them is very simple: just calm down.
Calmness
has a deep effect in the mind, by creating a series of thoughts and
constructive emotions that protect us from the worse effects of the storms we
are going through, which will guide us and prevent harm.
Of course,
it is not easy to be calm during the
storm, but by practicing a lot, the accumulated calmness will work out pretty
well during the worse stages of the crisis, coming up naturally.
How can you
practice calmness? I meditate; other people go to hills or beaches, others
prefer to be in silence for some time everyday, there are those who love to
pray.
Although the
means and tools will be different for each one, by generating a routine in
which the experience of being calm is valued, even prioritized, the next time a
big storm comes to your life, you will be prepared and probably, you will be
able to offer shelter to others too.
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