Rooted, but Flowing

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Virginia Woolf’s quote speaks to the ideal achievement of balance between stability and allowance for risk.

People often think of rooted as a physical place, but I would say not. Really being rooted is knowing one’s self and one’s capabilities to the fullest extent, so that there is a foundation within that no outer circumstance could ever shake. When one is rooted internally, there is room for risk. Risk leads to new opportunities and growth, and expansion of self. Life becomes more exciting, fuller, and richer.

Be rooted, but flowing.

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6 thoughts on “Rooted, but Flowing”

  1. Abhishek Fanse's avatarAbhishek Fanse

    I wholeheartedly resonate with your perspective. Virginia Woolf’s insightful quote beautifully encapsulates the need for an equilibrium between stability and openness to change. Having a strong internal foundation indeed allows us to venture into the unknown and take calculated risks. When we are truly aware of ourselves and our capacities, we have a solid base that enables us to adapt and flow with life’s ever-changing dynamics. There’s an invigorating vibrancy to life when we are both ‘rooted and flowing’.

    Regards
    Abhishek

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  2. Life with Alegria's avatarLife with Alegria

    It is a beautiful thing to find that balance between fearlessness and risk. You’re absolutely right, outside those boundaries of fear is where we find so much more.
    The same is true with finding flow. I love the quote you shared and your thought provoking post Susan.

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