What if the rocks in your way aren’t actually stopping you (but teaching you)?
We’ve all had those days where it feels like we’re just bumping from one obstacle to the next. It’s easy to see these "rocks" as things that are trying to sink us or hold us back.
But in the Way of the River, we look at things a little differently. We believe that the problem is the path. Just like a master kayaker only learns their skills in the rapids, our challenges are often the very teachers we need to help us "level up" and find a new way of being.
Think about a "rock" (a challenge or annoyance) you’ve faced this week. If that rock was actually a teacher, what lesson would it be trying to show you?
Some examples might be:
The Lesson of Patience: (e.g., waiting for news or a result)
The Lesson of Resilience: (e.g., bouncing back after a mistake)
The Lesson of Boundaries: (e.g., learning when to say no)
The Lesson of Asking for Help: (e.g., realizing you can't paddle this stretch alone)
Reply below:
My rock is _________ and it's teaching me _________
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@Heather225
my rocks are making my way teaching them that rocks can be a path and not an obstacle. Rock your world like you never did before :)
@LadyInSilence
well said! I like your style <3
@LadyInSilence 
@JasGab200519970
my rocks are rocky 😂
@LadyInSilence He is dancing like Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal 😎
@JasGab200519970
its obvious 😄
@LadyInSilence Nope - Its Rock My World - Michael Jackson :)
@Heather225
had a big bunch of rocks so far this week.
I often find obstacles are trying to slow me down or have me ask for help. i do not ask for help often and need to see it is ok to do that.
@toughTiger6481
Sounds like you’ve had a tough week, but being able to recognize that pattern is a huge step in the right direction. Those rocks feel like a wall, but they are actually a great reminder that you don't have to carry the weight alone, and it is more than okay to reach out. In fact, it's often the smartest way to clear the path. <3
@toughTiger6481 Collaboration is so important and can often get missed (nods). Its good you notice whats going on, Tiger. Rooting for you! <3
@Heather225
My rock is huge and it's teaching me to listen to God.
@purpleTree4652
That's beautiful, i can relate 😊. <3
@purpleTree4652
@Helgafy That is powerful indeed, Helgafy! <3
@purpleTree4652
A powerful realization! Sometimes the biggest obstacles are the ones that finally get us to go quiet and listen. <3
@purpleTree4652 Excellent - higher source of power and connection. <3 Truly, listening to the creator works out in surprising ways!
Hi @Heather225, Thank you for checking in on us... we're grateful n hope the best for u 💗.
* My rock is _________ and it's teaching me _________.
I'm struck up into pure dilemma rn and I'm learning that no matter how hard it get's n whatever i lose, in the end it's alway's better for me. 🤗
@Ailuraphilelove8tear9
That is such a resilient way to look at a difficult situation! It takes a lot of heart to trust that even when things feel like they are falling apart, they might actually be falling into place for something better. <3
And it's my pleasure. Glad this post is helping :)
@Heather225 Truly, Heather -Thats very good way to put it :)
@Heather225
Exactly, completely agree with ya 🤗. Tysm. <3 😁.
@Ailuraphilelove8tear9 Thats beautiful - as soon as that weight is lifted off your mind your mind operates differently - you no longer are in competition mode (nods) :)
@JasGab200519970
Aww <3..!! i love the way u put it. tysm for sharing this with me 😊💕
This week, I learned the lesson of boundaries and speaking up when I feel violated rather than just tolerating it. My rocks are teaching me emotional strength and resilience.
@sonnieeee
Establishing boundaries is honestly one of the hardest skills to master. It takes a massive amount of courage to stop tolerating what hurts you and start speaking up for what you need. Serious kudos and happy for you!
@Heather225 <3
@sonnieeee Good for you sonnie - Well done! <3
My rock is exhaustion and no motivation for anything, it’s teaching me to not distract myself with stuff I do in my free time but don’t even like (aka scrolling on my phone) but actually rest or do the things that make me proud. 😓☺️
@Butterfly723389
I really feel this as an incessant scroller, and it ending up feeling even more draining. Using your exhaustion as a compass to find actual, deep rest is a game changer.
@Butterfly723389 I fall into that habit too - what works for me is timing how long ive spent to stay on task.
Keep using the strategies that work for you and eventually you shall see even more progress!
@Heather225 My Rock is boundaries and it's teaching me I can be empathetic but not over extended when I'm feeling low myself. I respect the rock and I will be able to flow with the current not against it.
@wonderfulWhisper1777
I love that you are respecting the rock instead of fighting it. Realizing that you can care for others without drowning yourself is how you actually sustain that kindness in the long run. Flowing with the current sounds a lot more peaceful than trying to force your way through after all, and you are doing a great job of protecting your energy. <3
@Heather225
Thank you much respect
@wonderfulWhisper1777 To take care of yourself so you can be at your best is definitely more needed <3
Great post, very thought provoking! It can reframe how we see and address our struggles. I'm loving The Way of the River <3
@Linnea052
Have you checked out the series itself yet? I highly recommend it and would be happy to have you in our group chat to help explore the content too <3
@Linnea052 Welcome in Linnea :)
Heather does wonderfully - a lot of meaning goes into it which is delightful to the eyes! <3
@Heather225
Hello everyone,
My rock is waiting for a change on my profile and it's teaching me the lesson of patience.
@SoulGardener2025L
haha that's fair, and I appreciate that lesson! I'll check with them <3
@SoulGardener2025L I hope all is well and you keep at it, soul xx
@Hope Yes the wrapper isnt always vibrant and shinning and the rocks can reflect a grounded depth to them although the mind sees it as shaky quaky
You express yourself very well here, Hope :) 💎
