Read the chapter · WellBalance Transitions
Waves Carry Forward
She stood on the shore, narrow and worn,
Heartbeat a drum, heavy from the storm.
Wave crests lay broken, white foam turned plain,
Each breath a reminder of deep swallowed pain.
She searched for a future to not feel small,
For strength to stand when hard waters fall.
She longed for a life that felt vivid, not thin,
Where body and spirit could both fully swim.
One morning a low, quiet ripple drew near,
A soft rising current that carried her fear.
She walked with it slowly, bare feet in the sand,
Small acts of care gave strength to her hands.
She lifted her gaze with new swells in sight,
Choosing rest over rush, connection not spite.
She learned when to pivot, when simply to stay,
To listen and follow as her heart led the way.
As waves still shift round her with power and grace,
They now carry her forward to a life she’s reclaimed.
“When a wave ends, you’re standing at the shore of what comes next.”
“Instead of ‘How can I stay the same?’ start asking ‘How can I move with this change?’”
“You’re allowed to outgrow and let go of relationships that no longer nourish you.”
“You don’t need to catch the perfect wave, only have the courage to ride the one in front of you.”
“Sometimes resilience isn’t bouncing back, but stepping forward into who you’re becoming.”
“Follow your values, not your fears, whether you’re rebuilding your old life or leaping into a new one.”