Squall Girl Blog
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July 25, 2024
Single-handed sailors are impressive. I know this because my father-in-law is one of them. The grit, planning, and peace that come from being by yourself and using your resilience to overcome ever-changing conditions must give you the confidence to take it all on. I assume this because it's not me. I am a cruising club…
July 3, 2024
Knock downs. Pic Credit: Duncan Wells I was 30, six months pregnant with my firstborn, and we decided to move back to the area where I was raised so our kids could grow up around family. It was chaotic. We found a beautiful piece of property, had house plans developed with all the perfect finishes…
June 6, 2024
It is apropos that I am writing this now while pedaling away on my exercise bike. The refit. Shit. Where do you start? You are looking at what some would consider a loss. Just put her on the hard, and then two things will happen. She will sit there and rot, or someone will see…
May 16, 2024
This week, we are heading for a course change. Not for us directly, but for our youngest. He’s graduating college and making preparations to enter life outside academia after 16 years of guidance. While I’m excited for him to enter this new chapter, there’s this sense of melancholy. After he leaves this chapter of his…
April 24, 2024
Definition: Regulate stability and reduce stress loads Ballast is not something routinely spoken about in sailing terms. Sailors talk about performance and comfort. Those new sails provide us with the drive to go faster. A rolling furler would make the sail-take down easier. The depth of the cushions for sleeping. A simple water system. The…
April 3, 2024
I love to cook. In fact, I’m chopping butternut squash as I dictate this passage to my iPad! But I won’t tell you what I’m making just yet. When I’m reading a book and someone mentions that they are eating a beautiful lobster and corn risotto, the book gets swiftly tucked away and I find…
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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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