Growing Through What We Go Through

There are moments in life that ask everything of us, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Moments we never imagined we could meet. Caring for my brother. Volunteering for a shift at the hospice house. Both required me to step far beyond what my mind once believed I could handle.

And yet, I did.

Not because I was fearless. Not because it was easy. But because something deeper than fear showed up.

In both experiences, I found myself pulling from an inner connection, one that bestowed grace, strength, resilience, courage, and love. A connection that existed beneath the familiar refrain of I can’t handle this or I’m not strong enough. What surprised me most was not that I was able to do the work, but that while I was in it, while I was lifting, holding space, sitting with discomfort and tenderness, I knew the value from the inside.

From the outside, it may have looked like service. Like sacrifice. Like hard work and devotion to others. And yes, it was all of that. But what mattered most to me was what I was receiving while I was giving.

The blessings were immeasurable.

I could feel something being born within me, quietly, steadily, undeniably. A deeper trust. A knowing. A remembrance of who I am when I step out of my mind and into presence.

As I began writing this reflection, I noticed the card sitting on my desk. Each week, I draw a card and place it there as my focus. This week’s card reads:

“I am resilient. I can adapt and thrive in any situation.”

There are no coincidences.

The Universe is always guiding us. Always whispering our next step. Always showing us who we are becoming. But we can only hear it when we soften, when we put down the mental chatter of this doesn’t make sense, I shouldn’t, I can’t, and this is too much.

When we step back and let the Universe lead, we are shown who we really are in the moment.

That is how we do things with love.
That is how we fully express who we are.

When we grow through challenges, rather than resist them, we discover the profound truth that everything happens for us. The beautiful gift is not waiting on the other side of the experience. The gift is found within it.

While we are extending resilience, trust, love, grace, and strength to someone else, we get to feel those qualities alive inside of us. That is the magic. That is the becoming.

This is how we grow through what we go through.

And in doing so, we remember who we are.

Monthly Journaling & Reflection at Catalpa Wellness

By popular demand, I’m excited to share that our Journaling & Reflection class is now a monthly offering at Catalpa Wellness.

Each month, we’ll gather to explore a new topic through gentle teaching, reflection, and journaling—adding to our journals as we go. Over time, your journal becomes a meaningful record of your inner growth.

Even if you didn’t attend the first class, you are warmly welcome to join at any time. Journals will be available to purchase, so you can start fresh whenever it feels right.

All classes are held from 6:00–8:00 pm at Catalpa Wellness

Tuesday, February 10: Energy — Are you an observer or an absorber?

Tuesday, March 3: Boundaries

Tuesday, April 7: Emotions

Please note that class size is limited, so early sign-up is encouraged.

I would love to have you join us and continue this journey together. I hope to see you there.

When we change the world changes.