How do we let go and trust the universe?
Most of us only let go and trust the universe when we realize that the other way doesn't work.
The other way for me was barreling forwards,
Pretty sure I knew where I was going,
Not asking for help or guidance.
And determined to get where I was going?
And where did all that headstrong determination get me?
While I crash my life into a ditch.
That's when I started asking for help.
And only then did I look for guidance.
And then finally,
I started to reflect.
And realize.
That maybe my way wasn't the best way forward.
And that's when I learned to let go.
The more I let go,
The more things started working out because this is the big unlock.
The more we let go and trust the universe,
The easier it is to keep trusting because letting go and trusting the universe is the most direct path.
To get from where we are now to where we want to be.
But some of us like to go about it the hard way.
And it's almost never a straight line.
And some days it's easier to let go and trust than on other days.
Last summer,
I went on a solo vacation and everything started to go wrong.
It was one thing after another,
After another.
And after almost 24 hours of traveling,
I got on the wrong train.
I finally just stopped.
I stood there and I thought,
Okay,
You lead.
I follow.
I decided I was going to let the higher power take the driver's seat.
And from then on,
Everything started to turn around.
But letting go isn't something we learn about and then tuck away in a drawer.
It's a practice.
But it is a meaningful practice.
And the more I do it,
The more valuable I find it to be.
So use my mantra if you like,
You lead.
I follow.
It serves as both a reminder for me to not get too sure of myself.
And also is something to grab onto when I'm looking for support.
Because my belief and based on my experience,
The universe is ready,
Willing,
And able to support you in every moment that you let it.
