Without the challenge of wind to force trees to grow stronger, they will eventually collapse from their own top-heavy weight. The same could be said for people, those in power and our institutions. Go ahead. Speak up. Shake the tree. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #empowerment #speakup #speakout #change #truth #power #leadership #shift #shine #evolve #justice #newparadigm Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

The squeeze is the transition from what was to what will be. Trust that the temporary pain will be worth it. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #evolve #awaken #grow #relax #grow #purpose #nextlevel #breathe #letgo Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

Whether we want to change something large, like the paradigm we're living in, or something small, we first need to see, understand and be able to discuss the way things work in their present state. When social convention tells us it is not okay to talk about certain things, we can be certain the reason is that open discussion of those topics could undermine the current order. One person noticing and speaking about what they see can unravel the entire illusion. #ReadTheStain #