The author of today’s quote is motivational author, ordained minister, and founder of Life Support System, a platform dedicated to providing uplifting messages and personal growth insights, Steve Goodier. Known for his accessible and encouraging style, Goodier’s work is often quoted in speeches, sermons, and social media as reminders of the simple truths that guide a meaningful life.

Goodier’s quote emphasises the power of inner grounding, the emotional, mental, and spiritual stability that allows you to face life’s challenges with calm and resilience. He suggests that when you’re grounded—anchored in your values, self-awareness, and sense of purpose—you’re better equipped to handle stress, uncertainty, or adversity. Life’s stormiest roads refer to difficult circumstances, crises, or emotional upheavals, and being grounded means you can move through them without being overwhelmed or losing your centre.

Grounding doesn’t mean avoiding storms; it means weathering them with clarity and calmness. It’s about cultivating inner peace and self-trust so that external chaos doesn’t shake your foundation. Whether through mindfulness, connection to nature, spirituality, or simply knowing who you are, grounding helps you respond rather than react and endure rather than escape. Ultimately, the quote serves as a reminder that peace isn’t found in avoiding difficulty but in how we stand in the midst of it. When you’re grounded, even the toughest paths can be navigated with grace.

This week was a calm one, where I worked through my ‘to-do’ lists and completed all pending tasks. I also took time to read and think through what I want to do moving forward. I have a few things on my mind, and once they crystallise, I will share them with you all.

BB & GG are busy with their lives, and there are days I only see them for a bit in the morning and then again in the evening. But that is a feature of being an adult, and I am glad they are living their lives. I am still in the throes of coming back from holiday and can’t wait to go for my next one. But for that, I need to earn money, right?

To all the fathers and father figures who read this space, Happy Father’s Day! May your Father’s Day be filled with joy, laughter, and appreciation!

That’s all from me this week. Stay positive and keep smiling!