What I learned watching birds in the rain

Last week, I watched a sparrow hunker down in a drizzle.

It was a cutey.

It’s claws gripped the branch, the wind picking up, the bird looked around with keen, sharp head turns.

It seemed unperturbed by the declining weather.

I thought about how we react to metaphorical rains in life.

This little bird wasn’t panicking, reaching for the nearest umbrella.

It wasn’t darting off to find shelter. It simply stayed put, ruffling its feathers, waiting it out.

I couldn’t look away.

There was something quietly profound in its stillness. It served as a reminder that storms (whether they’re in the sky or in your head) always pass.

We humans, though, love to overcomplicate things, don’t we?

When the rain comes, we scramble, dash for cover, or curse the heavens.

But sometimes, the best move is no move at all.

Instead of fighting the storm, what if we just sat with it? Let the rain fall. Let it drench us.

I don’t actually mean sit there in the rain like a right Wally, but you get what I’m saying.

It’s a metaphor ;).

That sparrow reminded me that resilience doesn’t require putting up a fight.

It’s about trusting that you can handle whatever comes your way, even if that means just sitting still.

So, what storms are you waiting out right now?

Let them pour.

You’re tougher than you think.

Redirect your attention to what is in your control, right in front of you.

And when we give something time, we may find things sort themselves out, like they often do.

If you feel like you’ve been caught in the same storm for too long, or you’re ready to upgrade whats already going well for you, I’ve opened two spaces for direct (not cheap) mentorship for early 2025.

Whether navigating challenges, building something extraordinary, or creating a lasting impact, I’d be open to discussing more about how to make this work for you.

Reply to this email with ‘interested’ and I’ll get back to you.

Alex