NZ Kaminsky's Blog - Posts Tagged "self-care"
The Bamboo Lesson: Trust the Roots You Can’t See
Did you know that certain bamboo species show no visible growth for 3–5 years? Above ground, it seems like nothing is happening. But underground, they’re building an intricate root system, strong enough to support astonishing growth later.
When the roots are ready, bamboo can grow up to a metre a day. What looks like sudden success is really the result of years of hidden preparation.
So if you feel stuck, trust the work you can’t yet see. Your roots are growing stronger and deeper every day.
Have you ever felt stuck in your healing journey? Just remember: it often gets darker before it gets lighter. That’s how nature works: darkness before the dawn, roots before the bloom. Surrender, but keep digging your way out.
Hugs,
Natalie
When the roots are ready, bamboo can grow up to a metre a day. What looks like sudden success is really the result of years of hidden preparation.
So if you feel stuck, trust the work you can’t yet see. Your roots are growing stronger and deeper every day.
Have you ever felt stuck in your healing journey? Just remember: it often gets darker before it gets lighter. That’s how nature works: darkness before the dawn, roots before the bloom. Surrender, but keep digging your way out.
Hugs,
Natalie
Published on August 12, 2025 08:48
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bamboo-metaphor, encouragement, growth-mindset, healing, hidden-work, inner-strength, inspiration, life-lessons, mental-health, nature-wisdom, patience, personal-growth, resilience, self-care, spiritual-growth
Love yourself as if nobody’s watching
Many of us carry the subconscious belief that self love is selfish. We know, intellectually, that it’s nonsense, right? But breaking the cycle of self abandonment is incredibly hard. It surfaces every time we try to escape uncomfortable emotions, troublesome realities, or simple exhaustion. What if we committed to practicing self love, portion by portion, each day? For example, by sitting in a comfy armchair, curled up in soft blankets, inhaling the aroma of freshly baked bread and brewed coffee, or fragrant tea, in a nourishing self hug for five minutes, twice a day. Sometimes, it helps to lower our expectations or loosen our commitments and instead focus on rebuilding our relationships with ourselves gradually, step by step, with absolute kindness. I’ve found somatic exercises to be incredibly helpful for regulating the nervous system and sending signals of safety, presence, and love to the brain.
Hugs 💛
Natalie
Hugs 💛
Natalie
Published on August 24, 2025 19:15
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growth, healing-journey, inner-healing, mindful-living, mindfulness, self-care, self-development, self-love