Likewise, every disturbance, whether resolved or not, is making space for an inner engagement. As a shovel digs up and displaces earth, in a way that must seem violent to the earth, an interior space is revealed for the digging. In just this way, when experience opens us, it often feels violent and the urge, quite naturally, is to refill that opening, to make it the way it was. But every experience excavates a depth, which reveals its wisdom once opened to air.
Every disturbance in life, whether it becomes resolved or not, serves the purpose of provoking deeper inner engagement. Just like a shovel disrupts the earth, seemingly causing violence, it also uncovers a new space for reflection and understanding. This parallels our experiences; when we go through challenging situations, it often feels unsettling, prompting a desire to return to our previous state of comfort.
However, these experiences can open us up, allowing for growth and insight. Although we may instinctively want to fill any emotional gaps created during these upheavals, each challenge exposes deeper wisdom within us that can flourish when given the opportunity to breathe and be explored.
