True Resilience Isn't About the Problem—It's How We Orient Ourselves Around It

Written By Amanda Campbell

In our quest for healing, we often focus on fragments. We treat the physical ache, manage the mental stress, and schedule time with loved ones.

But as Casey Stevens, spiritual psychologist and consciousness coach, shared with me recently: "You think about your thought, you get what you got."

True resilience isn't about avoiding life's storms—it's about learning to bend without breaking, just like bamboo.

Casey believes that resilience is not about the problem, but how we orient ourselves around our problem. She believes this is a new opportunity for growth, a new possibility, and how we can make space for that is important.

This shift in perspective transforms everything. When we're going through difficult times, Casey explains, we can expand our awareness to see our situation with fresh eyes. But when we can't elevate our mindset, it's time to look deeper at the subconscious programming that's blocking us.

The Bamboo Method in Practice

Just as bamboo doesn't stand strong in isolation, our resilience comes from our integrated connections—with ourselves, others, the earth, and our past, present, and future. Casey also lives with an autoimmune disease, and in her experience, many healers have an autoimmune condition as they tend to be connected to people who love to be of service, pleasers, and caretakers.

Her approach to managing flare-ups embodies the bamboo philosophy: she's learned to honour her body's messages, restructure her schedule for rest, connect with her intuition when taking on new clients, and most importantly—say no when something doesn't feel right.

Casey's Bamboo-Inspired Resilience Tips:

  • Know your baseline—this is different for everyone

  • Return to your inner anchor regularly through movement, meditation, tapping, or rest

  • Go inwards to discover your messages—this is where you'll find information about your symptoms

When we weave together all aspects of ourselves—mind, body, spirit, and our multidimensional connections—we create what Casey calls "true somatic embodied healing." This isn't about standing rigid against life's challenges; it's about developing the flexibility to bend, adapt, and grow stronger through each storm.

If you're ready to deepen your resilience practice and embrace the bamboo method of flexible strength, I invite you to explore our free resilience toolkit and discover the Resilience Formula that supports this wholehearted approach to wellbeing.

Listen to my full conversation with Casey Stevens on the Bend Like Bamboo Resilience podcast, where we dive deep into how spirituality, consciousness, and relationships can transform our understanding of resilience here: https://www.amandacampbell.com.au/blog/intuition-and-healing-with-casey-stevens

Get your free resilience toolkit here: https://www.amandacampbell.com.au/

Get in touch with Casey Stevens

Please find more details about Casey, her work, practice, modalities, and offerings:

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Connect with Amanda
Amanda Campbell is a Sports Kinesiologist, Speaker, and Author who helps CEOs and leaders build resilience to thrive through life's challenges. She hosts the Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Podcast and offers programs designed to maximise performance whilst reducing stress and preventing burnout.

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Speaking & Events: Amanda delivers wellness workshops and keynotes both in-person and virtually. To book: hello@amandacampbell.com.au | www.amandacampbell.com.au

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