The Fall Before the Rise

Elevation is a desire deeply rooted in the human spirit. Whether we admit it or not, we are constantly seeking to better our lives, to stretch, to grow, to rise. We dream of a life where our minds are clear, our bodies nourished, our relationships whole, and our spirits aligned. But before the rise, there is often a fall.

We are taught to chase comfort, yet comfort is rarely our natural state. It's elusive because it often demands more than we’re willing to confront. To attain real comfort—one not rooted in complacency but in peace—we must go through the discomfort of letting go.

Letting go is not easy. It requires a shedding of dead weight—bad habits, poor thinking, toxic environments, and relationships that drain rather than nourish. We have to examine what no longer serves us and release it. And this release? It can feel like a fall. It can feel like loss. But it’s not destruction—it’s construction.

There is nothing poor about you, but there may be poverty around you—poverty in mindset, in diet, in conversations, in spaces. Poverty isn’t always about money. Poverty is anything that depletes your joy, blocks your growth, or convinces you that you aren’t worthy of more.

To rise, we must cleanse. We must make space for wealth—the wealth that comes from wellness. Health is wealth. A sound mind is a sanctuary. A heart full of love, laughter, and forgiveness is rich beyond measure. A family—chosen or blood—that uplifts and supports is abundance. Sharing your story, your knowledge, your light with others is a currency that transcends time.

And experience—that bittersweet, glorious teacher—is where wisdom is born. With each fall, we gain perspective. With each rise, we carry lessons.

So if you find yourself in a season of shedding, in the midst of a fall, trust that the rise is near. And not just any rise—one that is grounded, rooted, and rich in all the things that matter most.