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Bend, Don’t Break, with the Wind

11/3/09 at 6:30 am | 7 Comments   by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Having lived by the ocean for many years, I’ve observed the strength and beauty of the tall palm trees that grow at the water’s edge. These stately giants are able to withstand the hurricane-force winds that uproot and destroy many larger, older, and more majestic trees. What is the palm trees’ secret to staying in one piece through huge, devastating storms? They bend almost down to the ground at times, and it’s that ability that allows them to survive. The Tao invites us, too, to be resilient, elastic, and pliant when we face the powerful winds that are part of life. When destructive energy comes along, allow yourself to resist brokenness by bending. Look for times when you can make the choice to weather a storm by allowing it to blow through without resistance. How does this work? Be willing to adapt to whatever may come your way by initially allowing yourself to experience that potentially destructive energy, much like the bending tree in the hurricane. When criticism comes, listen. When powerful forces push you in any direction, bow rather than fight, lean rather than break, and allow yourself to be free from a rigid set of rules—in doing so, you’ll be preserved and unbroken. Keep an inner vision of the wind symbolizing difficult situations as you affirm: I have no rigidity within me. I can bend to any wind and remain unbroken. I will use the strength of the wind to make me even stronger and better preserved.

 

Namaste,

Wayne

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Comments (7)

  • 1
    11/3/09
    06:09 am

    Great post as always!

    - Tara
  • 2
    11/3/09
    07:57 am

    Wayne - I was married on Maui and received a gift from my husband of a palm tree necklace... I wear it everyday to remind me of that special day and to remember your description of the attributes of a palm tree. - Peace, Megan Clare Johnson

    - Megan Clare Johnson
  • 3
    11/3/09
    06:34 pm

    I live in Florida and I have always been amazed on how those skinny palm trees survive such winds. Very good way to explain flexibility. I will alway see that in a palm tree now, and what a great way to remind myself.

    - Donna
  • 4
    11/4/09
    12:22 pm

    When a challenge enters my life, I trust that God has a purpose for it. My faith allows me to relax and be at peace, knowing that all is exactly as it should be. In time, the value in the experience will be revealed to me and I will know why this was a necessary part of my life. There is no fear or resistance. All is well and I am at peace.

    - Janet Pfeiffer, The Secret Side of Anger
  • 5
    11/5/09
    03:12 pm

    I loved this post, having lived many years on the Big Island. In a sense, the willingness to be flexible arises out of an understanding of the perfection of all things. I can bend with this situation because I know that all is well. Buddha said: "When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky."

    - Cherry Sanford
  • 6
    11/5/09
    10:12 pm

    The Tao and your book continue to inspire and amaze me! I too live with palms around and I love how you describe how they bend and remain unbroken. I am dealing with challenges whilst reading your book and many other Hay house authors. I can honestly say that I am seeing divine guidance everywhere.... One of these days I will connect with you ;)

    - Yvonne Anderson, Safe Space Coaching
  • 7
    11/5/09
    10:49 pm

    Within 6 months of hearing you on the radio I made it to Maui just to figure out why you would live in this place and it was no surprise as I experienced my own healing as winds of change came across my own ship in this beautiful healing place. As we head towards 2012 bend and dont break as the winds of change come our way.

    - Amrik