“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.”
What this quote means
Willa Cather suggests that different life lessons are learned in different conditions: some in calm, others in storm. This reflects the reality that peaceful periods allow reflection and assimilation, while crises teach us resilience and adaptation. This resonates because we've all experienced calm and turbulence. In life, it helps us accept difficulties as learning opportunities.
How to apply it daily
Reflect on a recent storm in your life. What did you learn? Then identify a lesson you learned in calm. Write them down and see how they've shaped you.
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