THERE’S A LAW THAT SAYS: FOR EVERY ACTION, THERE IS AN EQUAL AND OPPOSITE REACTION. BUT  WHAT IF THAT REACTION ISN’T ALWAYS IMMEDIATE? WHAT IF IT WAITS—IN SILENCE, IN OUR  BODIES, IN THE UNFOLDING OF OUR DAY? 

The Third Law 

Centuries ago, Isaac Newton gave the world a law of motion—not just to explain how  rockets fly, or apples fall, but to remind us that in this universe, every force is felt, every  energy returns, and every moment has weight. 

Some of us have learned more about Newton than others, depending on our fields of study.  Today, I want to claim his work in a different way—not just as physics, but as a deeper  reflection. Newton’s Third Law of Motion says: “To every action, there is always an equal  and opposite reaction.” What if Newton was also describing something spiritual—a  principle about balance, energy, rhythm, and how connected we truly are to the forces  around us? 

Newton’s faith wasn’t just scientific—it was spiritual. He believed the laws of nature were  signs of divine order. That God had written the universe in numbers and balance. That his  role as a scientist was to read the script. 

“To every action, there is always an equal and opposite reaction.” 

— Isaac Newton, 1687, Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica So yes, Newton gave us physics. But he also gave us a philosophy of connection. 

Newton’s Three Laws of Motion are the foundation of classical mechanics—how things  move, react, and stay in balance. Here’s a quick breakdown: 

First Law: The Law of Inertia 

An object at rest stays at rest. An object in motion stays in motion unless acted on by an  unbalanced force.

What it means: Things don’t shift unless something causes them to. 

Reflection: We often stay stuck not because we’re lazy, but because the right force hasn’t  come yet. Growth takes intention. 

Second Law: Force and Acceleration 

The acceleration of an object depends on its mass and the force applied (F = ma). 

What it means: Big changes need big effort. The heavier the load, the stronger the push  required. 

Reflection: Don’t beat yourself up if change feels slow. That’s not failure. That’s physics.

Third Law: Action and Reaction 

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. 

What it means: Every move you make creates a return. Every force you apply has an effect. Reflection: We live in motion. Nothing we do disappears. 

Newton lived in a time when many believed God, nature, and science were all part of the  same design. The story goes that he once watched an apple fall—not just as an ordinary  event, but as a question worth exploring. 

He wasn’t just observing how things moved. He was trying to understand what held it all  together. He saw order, not chaos. He believed nothing existed in isolation. 

That’s what resonates with me. Because we, too, are in constant motion. And depending  on the season of our lives, that motion looks different. So, it’s worth asking: What’s moving  me right now? What force is behind the pace, the pressure, or the pause? 

There’s a current that carries us through our journey. It’s not magic—it’s physics. Even the  words we speak, the emotions we hold, and the decisions we make are part of a larger  reaction. That’s the ripple effect. Whether we realize it or not, we’re part of it. 

This law isn’t just written in the stars. It’s written in our bodies. In our tired mornings. In our  bursts of joy. In our regrets. In our choices. Newton may not have spoken the language of  meditation or prayer, but I believe he understood that truth and logic are not separate from  the spirit. We feel what we do. We live what we give.

I’ve been thinking about time—not the kind we measure, but the kind we feel. The kind that  stretches us, softens us, or passes in a blur. Maybe time isn’t a container. Maybe it’s a  mirror. Maybe the most powerful thing we can do is pause long enough to feel the energy  we’re already carrying—before we add anything else. 

I’m not a physician. I’m just a human who believes that every person’s life has meaning  and the potential to grow. That kind of growth is self-acquired, not handed to us. 

So, here’s the question: If you find yourself in a rut—stuck somewhere between the to-do  list and the wild dream—have you forgotten something? 

We’re still human. Don’t blame yourself if something takes time. 

It’s physics. 

The Messy Middle 

Time is one of the biggest equations we live with. And it’s more than ticking hands on a  clock. 

It shows up in how we live. How we start, stop, and start again. How we keep pouring into  people and projects, even when the outcome is unclear. I’ve started things that didn’t last.  Vision boards. Journals. Business plans. Resets that fell apart when life hit hard. 

If that’s happened to you, you’re not alone. 

I thought about this recently while watching Bridget Jones’s Baby. There’s a scene where  her son is worried about forgetting his father, and his science teacher responds: 

"Yeah, he’s everywhere. That’s a scientific fact. Energy can only be transferred; it can never  be destroyed. And more importantly, your father is in you." 

Then he says something else: 

"The one that’s always interested me is the third law. For every action, there is an equal  and opposite reaction. It’s a fundamental law of our universe—an inexplicable fact of our  existence."

That line stuck with me. Because it described something I’ve always felt but hadn’t named.  Newton’s Third Law doesn’t just explain physics. It explains life. 

At this stage in my life, I’ve learned: effort is never wasted. What I put into the world— energy, care, work, love—it comes back. Maybe not in the way I expected. Maybe not right  away. But it returns. 

So, I don’t rush. I don’t push to prove. I show up to become. 

And if you’re reading this, maybe you’re in that space too. This isn’t just for entrepreneurs.  It’s for anyone who’s ever felt the pressure to deliver, or the quiet question of whether  they’re falling behind. 

If that’s you, I want to be clear: You’re not behind. You’re still in motion. And that means  the return is already underway. 

You Are the Force 

You don’t have to be Instagrammable. The rise doesn’t always come with a perfect post.  Sometimes it comes after a breakdown, a long cry, and a quiet decision: I still believe in  myself. Even if no one claps today. 

My small business isn’t just a project. It’s a reflection of me. And that reflection isn’t  always neat. Some days, the deadlines slip. The hours run short. This summer at the  market has been intense—between back-to-back events, trying to be present for others,  and simply keeping up. 

But if Newton was right—and I believe he was—then none of that effort is wasted. Even the  chaos has a counterforce. That’s why when things feel heavy, I try to remember: the  opposite reaction is coming. 

So, I’ll keep going. Grounded in what I love. Showing up messy, flavorful, passionate, and  still excited to meet people who understand the journey. 

If you’re feeling the weight of it too, remember this: things shift. Energy returns. Effort  matters. Even when no one sees it, you are still a force in motion.

If this spoke to you, send it to someone else who’s in motion right now. Or write back. I’d  love to hear what this law is teaching you, too. 

With love & flavor, 

Rosette @ Nzeba Table 

July 15, 2025