Weathering the Storm

Enduring Lessons for Entrepreneurs

Yesterday, as a mild but very wet tropical storm swept through our area, I found myself drawn to the scene out my window. The question came to mind, "Where are the birds?" Where do they stay during the storm.

I sat working on developing a new course when suddenly something caught my eye outside. It turned out to be an unexpected source of inspiration.

From my window, I observed an osprey soaked and perched stoically on a jagged tree trunk, enduring the storm, as if in answer to my earlier question. (see video above) This majestic bird remained there for hours, occasionally shaking off the saturation from the relentless rain. It was a powerful reminder of resilience and adaptability—traits that are invaluable not only in nature but also in business.

As conscious entrepreneurs, we often face our own metaphorical storms—challenges and setbacks that seem to shake the very foundations of our endeavors. These storms can be tumultuous, leaving us feeling battered and uncertain. Yet, there is profound learning to be had in these moments of adversity.

The osprey did not attempt to escape the storm or change its circumstances; it simply allowed the storm to wash over it.

This acceptance is a lesson in itself. Often, we struggle against the challenges we face, exerting energy in resistance, when we might instead conserve our strength and focus on enduring and adapting.

In business, as in life, not every experience is one we would choose for ourselves. However, each experience offers unique opportunities. By allowing ourselves to fully experience the challenges, without judgment or resistance, we gain deeper understanding and resilience.

This morning when the storm had passed, the transformation was visceral. The air was clearer, and the energy was markedly different.

Another osprey appeared, its demeanor attentive and alert, ready to engage with the world anew. This shift emulates the experience often felt in entrepreneurship: after the storm, comes clarity and renewed focus.

For us, as soul-guided and conscious entrepreneurs, there is an additional layer to this narrative. It's about aligning these natural cycles of ebb and flow with our business practices. Just as the osprey uses the storm to simply be, we too can use our entrepreneurial challenges as moments to realign with our core values and mission.

As you navigate your entrepreneurial journey, remember the osprey in the storm. May it inspire you to embrace your challenges with grace and resilience, knowing that each storm has the potential to clear the path for fresh opportunities and clearer skies.

Whatever storms you may be facing in your personal or professional life, consider what it might mean to simply experience them without resistance. Like the osprey, may you find strength in stillness and readiness in rest, emerging from each challenge ready to soar.

Kathryn 💜

Purple Door Entrepreneur

P.S.Just a quick reminder for you soul guided entrepreneurs as you navigate your own storms: they’re tough but they can teach us a lot. Perhaps you might embrace these challenges just like the osprey does with the storm—without fighting against it. It’s all part of our journey to clearer skies and stronger selves. Stay resilient!

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