Learning to Dance in the Rain

Lately, I’ve been contemplating what it means to dance in the rain—to find our footing even when life feels stormy. Every day, I encounter clients, friends, and family members navigating personal, societal, and global struggles. Change is always difficult, but in times like these, it can feel overwhelming, like standing in the middle of a hurricane.

So how do we stay grounded when the winds of change threaten to sweep us away? How do we find steadiness when the rain won’t stop?

These are the practices I’ve found most helpful, both in my own life and in the lives of my clients:

1. Connect with the Past

We are part of a larger story. Humanity has weathered immense challenges—wars, economic hardships, political turmoil, and environmental shifts. Remembering that others before us have endured and adapted can be reassuring. History teaches us resilience, and by looking back, we can gain perspective on the present.

2. Shift Your Perspective

This moment is just one point on a long timeline. While it’s easy to feel personally responsible for fixing everything, we must remind ourselves that we can only do our best with what is in front of us. The weight of the world is not ours to carry alone.

3. Lean Into Your Values

Our values provide stability in times of uncertainty. Whether it’s integrity, kindness, justice, or faith, anchoring ourselves in what truly matters helps us navigate difficult moments with clarity and purpose.

4. Choose Love Over Fear

Fear makes us contract; love allows us to expand. In challenging times, leaning into love—whether through relationships, service, or simple acts of kindness—can be a powerful way to counterbalance the chaos around us.

5. Prioritize Self-Care

We cannot show up for others or for the world if we are depleted. Taking care of our bodies and minds—through rest, nutritious food, exercise, mindful consumption, and spiritual nourishment—helps us sustain our energy for the long haul.

6. Take Small, Meaningful Steps

When change feels overwhelming, focus on small, intentional actions. Small steps, taken consistently, can lead to profound transformation in our own lives and in the world around us.

We may not always be able to stop the storms, but we can learn to dance in the rain. And in doing so, we become stronger, steadier, and more resilient—together.