Reconstructing the earthquakes of the soul

In this episode of “The 3 R’s Podcast”., Nathaly Marcus and Mariana Bermudez guide you on a transformative journey to face earthquakes of the soul. Discover how to overcome loss, rebuild your inner strength and find hope in the midst of chaos. We talk about the small decisions that change lives, how to heal through grief and why gratitude can be your best ally to close cycles and open new beginnings.

Earthquakes of the soul: when the ground disappears under our feet

Life is full of challenges, moments that shake us like an unexpected earthquake, breaking our foundation and leaving us feeling adrift. These earthquakes of the soul can be losses, failures, breakups or any situation that makes us feel like our world is falling apart. And although in those moments it seems that everything is over, in reality, it is the beginning of something new: a path to resilience and rebirth.

The ground, from an emotional perspective, represents our security. When we lose it, we feel orphaned, an emptiness that can fill us with despair. However, every loss offers us an opportunity for transformation, a call to grow from the pain. But to do so, we must face the natural process of grief.

Grief, like an inner journey, has stages that help us heal. First comes denial, a barrier that our mind builds to protect us from the initial impact. Then comes anger, an attempt by the brain to make sense of the suffering, often blaming ourselves. Next, comes sadness, the time to embrace the pain and allow ourselves to grieve, rather than anesthetize it with distractions such as food, alcohol or excess. Finally, we reach acceptance, where we understand that life goes on, and with it, the hope of a new beginning.

Crying and catharsis are essential to release the weight of pain. It is like opening a valve that relieves the pressure in our mind and heart. Ask yourself: How much does my pain weigh me down? Recognizing it and deciding to face it, even in small daily actions, is the first step to overcome it.

Small decisions, those that seem insignificant, are the ones that build our inner strength. You don’t need great feats; it is enough to choose to stand up, to try one more time, to tell yourself that pain does not define your life. Because the sun, even if it sometimes hides, always comes out again.

At this time of year, it is common to do a personal evaluation, focusing on what we did not achieve. This negative approach can wear down our emotional defense and increase the so-called “holiday blues.” But there is an alternative: change your perspective.

Look at your memories, your photos, your moments of joy, no matter how small. Recognize the good that did happen. Be grateful for what you have and who you are becoming. Make a gratitude piggy bank and, every month, write down something you are grateful for. Because life, even in its harshness, gives us lessons and opportunities that sometimes come in disguise.

Earthquakes of the soul come not to destroy us, but to remind us of our ability to rebuild ourselves. When we embrace gratitude and make small choices toward wellness, we realize that even after the storm, life is still bountiful. And you, are you ready to discover the gift behind the paper you didn’t like?