This week is a time of potent renewal and introspection as we experience the New Moon solar eclipse, Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), and Navratri (Hindu Celebration of The Nine Nights of the Goddess). Each of these significant moments offers a powerful opportunity to stop, regroup, and build spiritual resiliency as we navigate life's challenges.
Are You a Carrot, an Egg, or a Coffee Bean?
(You may never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.)
A young woman shared her struggles with her mother, unsure how she would get through them. Her mother took her to the kitchen and placed three pots of water on the stove, each filled with either carrots, eggs, or coffee beans. After boiling, the daughter observed how the carrots had softened, the eggs had hardened, but the coffee had transformed the water itself.
Each of these items faced the same adversity—boiling water—but reacted differently. The soft carrot wilted under pressure, the egg hardened, but the coffee beans transformed their surroundings, releasing fragrance and flavor.
So, when adversity knocks, how do you respond? Are you the carrot that weakens, the egg that hardens, or the coffee bean that transforms the situation into something better? This is the question we face as we enter this season of transformation and spiritual renewal.
How Can You Build Resiliency?
In these times, it's crucial to cultivate the strength of the coffee bean—transforming our challenges into opportunities for growth. The New Moon invites new beginnings, Rosh Hashanah calls for reflection and renewal, and Navratri offers a chance to call upon the Goddess's power to bless us with resilience, strength, and grace.
Wishing all those who celebrate Shanah Tovah for this New Year!
Until next time,
Barbara