Think of rock strata and the image it presents. This inspires us to look within ourselves to uncover what's inside. The layers of various rock types reflect our lives, beliefs, health, meaning and purpose; thus, describing the makeup of our outward being.

How we view our world, our framework, our perceptions and our mindset have a great impact on our health and happiness. Shifting how we see these things, by means of metaphors, can allow us to behave differently and achieve health.

This metaphor presents a direct comparison to the concept and beauty of functional medicine. It reflects growth from a perspective of facing challenges, experiencing lean years & rich years, growing in small increments over time and sometimes growing rapidly. ]