Squall Girl Blog
Explore my lifestyle blog, where I share advice on navigating life’s challenges. Join me as I share my musings and insights on living life to the fullest.
November 17, 2025
Happy November, friends! How is it possible that we are already sailing (see what I did there?) into the holiday season? Coming off a busy October, my mind has barely had time to wind down and mentally prepare for the hustle coming up. There are so many lists to conquer: … and those are just…
October 17, 2025
If you have ever boated in Long Island Sound, you are familiar with what can be a treacherous stretch of water called The Race. This 3.5-mile stretch runs from Fishers Island to Little Gull Island, east of Orient Point. It is known for its fantastic fishing, but if you hit it wrong, the strong and…
September 26, 2025
As I typed this heading, I could not help but have the song from the Black-Eyed Peas running through my head. There are many sayings about starting. Two of my favorites from very accomplished individuals are: The secret to getting ahead is getting started(Mark Twain) Start where you areUse what you haveDo what you can(Arthur…
September 3, 2025
In sailing, a racing series is a competition composed of multiple races held over a period of time, such as a weekend, a month, or an entire season. A sailor's final standing in the series is determined by the total points they accumulate from each individual race. I am sitting on the boat at the…
August 7, 2025
I have talked a lot about the trials and tribulations of life—of being busy, overloaded, and everything else we all face as we race along this course that we have set out for ourselves. I find I write about these times because my keyboard is my clergy and confessional, and my cutting board, my therapist.…
July 25, 2025
The Irish Goodbye Departing for a new voyage is always exciting. You’ve spent countless hours preparing for your launch to ensure that everything goes as planned. This includes mapping coordinates to the next location, checking weather, tides, and current, loading provisions, topping off fuel and water, and going over (and over) all the mechanics to…
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A blog exploring the thrills and challenges of life. I’m Lynda, ready to guide you through both the storms and sunny skies with a touch of warmth and humor.
Embracing the Storm
Many storms have tested me time and time again, as they do for everyone. I’ve experienced job loss, relationship endings (both romantic and friendship), and the painful loss of my parents. But these moments are simply part of the natural cycle of life. Like rain nourishing the soil, these storms allow us to grow and flourish.
The winds of change scatter seeds of new beginnings. Amidst the chaos and darkness, a squall emerges abruptly, leaving us to wonder, “What just happened?” Yet, from these unexpected storms, we find the strength to rebuild and create something even more remarkable.
How to Navigate Life’s Storms
Life can be unpredictable, throwing us unexpected storms. How can you rebuild yourself to stand strong against the next storm? Do you constantly monitor the weather service, anxiously awaiting the next tempest? Do you reinforce your foundations with unyielding solidity, avoiding planting flowers that might be uprooted? Or do you embrace the beauty of the present, relishing in the sunshine instead of dwelling on impending storms?
These are the discussions I want to explore. If you have experienced a life-altering event, let’s delve into the life jackets you relied on for safety. Did you don them daily, cautious of every possibility, or did you just have one on hand? Did you use a flashlight in the dark with more power and a generator to keep everything constantly lit? Let’s navigate these moments together and discover the path to weathering any storm.
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