Flowing with Disruption

What If Challenges Are a Gift?

Slow Down & Tune In

As human beings, we are here to grow, evolve, and experience life fully. And let’s be honest—growth doesn’t come from things always going our way. A picture-perfect, white-picket-fence life might sound appealing, but it wouldn’t offer us the richness of experience, the depth of learning, or the strength we gain from navigating life’s challenges.

What if we approached those challenges—not just the big, life-altering ones but also the daily frustrations—as gifts? What if we met them from an above-the-line mindset, seeing them as opportunities rather than burdens?

For example, maybe your challenge today is as simple as an overflowing to-do list which never seems to reach the bottom. (Sound familiar?) Or maybe, like me, you’re facing something much bigger. Just yesterday, I had a lump removed. Now, I’m in the waiting—waiting for results, for the next steps, for clarity.

But here’s the thing: I refuse to let fear take over. Worrying won’t change the outcome. It will only pull me into anxiety, into stress, into a below-the-line state of being. Instead, I’m choosing to stay present, wait patiently, and remind myself of what truly matters. This moment is a gift—a reminder that life is precious, that every day is an opportunity to live fully, to love deeply, and to be intentional with how I move through the world.

As Mary Oliver so beautifully asked:

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

I want to inspire you to slow down and ask yourself: What is my energetic state right now? How am I moving through life?

I talk often about Above the Line vs. Below the Line mindsets. The truth is, we always have a choice in how we respond—but first, we must be aware of where we are. And let’s be honest, most of the time, we aren’t aware at all. We’re moving fast, reacting instead of responding, letting emotions hijack our state of being. It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos, to let circumstances dictate how we feel. But the real power? It comes when we choose how to respond instead of letting life choose for us.

Pause. Notice. Choose.

There is so much disruption happening in our world right now. That is a fact. But how we respond to it matters. Do we let ourselves get swept away? Do we react from fear, stress, or frustration? Or do we take a breath, slow down, and consciously assess our state of being before making a choice?

That, my friends, is true power.

The Hard Truth & The Beautiful Opportunity

I won’t sugarcoat this—it’s not easy work. It’s heart work. Looking at ourselves honestly, recognizing where we slip into old patterns, and shifting those unconscious reactions takes courage. It has taken me years of deep inner work to change how I show up under stress, and it’s still a practice. But I see the shift in myself. I don’t let the storm rock me anymore—I decide how to move through it.

And so, I ask you:

• How are you flowing with life’s disruptions?

• Are you aware of the choices you’re making, or are you simply reacting?

• Are you willing to look at the truth of how you show up in the face of a challenge?

Our subconscious patterns can be tricky to spot, but they hold the key to our growth. Let’s start uncovering them together. If this resonates with you, I invite you to subscribe to the Mindful Moments Substack community.

It’s a space to engage, reflect, and shift our mindsets together—one conscious choice at a time. Let’s do this work, not just for ourselves but for the way we want to show up in the world.

I’d love to hear your thoughts—how are you choosing to move through a challenge? Let’s continue the conversation. ✨