Resilience that Nature knows
For the past several nights, I've been watching The Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks. Each episode showcases a different corner of North America and South America... from deserts and mountains to rainforests and coastlines... and every time I watch, I find myself noticing the same thing.
Survival is hard.
A tiny insect battles impossible odds to reach adulthood. A bird travels thousands of miles to find food. A bear spends months preparing for winter. Every creature faces obstacles, uncertainty, danger, and setbacks.
Yet none of them quit. They adapt. They persevere. They keep moving. Resilience isn't the exception in nature—it's the rule.
As I watched, I began wondering what makes us different?
The insects, mammals, birds, and reptiles don't seem to spend their days questioning whether they're on the right path.
They aren't scrolling for answers. They aren't comparing themselves to others.
They aren't wrestling with whether they should change careers, start the business, write the book, have the difficult conversation, or chase the dream.
They know their purpose. Their mission is clear. And because it's clear, their energy is focused.
Lessons we could learn
Many of us spend enormous amounts of energy trying to decide what we want, who we are, and what deserves our attention. We aren't lacking resilience. In fact, most people I know are incredibly resilient.
The problem is that we're often using that resilience to survive lives that are out of alignment. (Take that down and tape that on your bathroom mirror!!!)
Maybe the question isn't whether you're strong enough to keep going. Maybe the question is whether you're clear enough to know where you're going.
This month, I want to encourage you to take a cue from nature. Pause long enough to reconnect with what matters most. Revisit what you're building, pursuing, and protecting. Get clear on the mission.
Because when purpose becomes clear, resilience has somewhere meaningful to go. And alignment becomes rocket fuel to the soul and the impact you're looking to have on your world... becomes a thriving ecosystem that only you can create!
— Christie
PS... if you or your team is needing some help trying to determine how to get aligned on the right vision and mission... let me know! I'm here to coach you to greatness!
