Trusting the Unknown
Taking Chances, Going with the Flow, and Being Open to Change
When life shifts unexpectedly, our first instinct, our automatic reaction, is often to clench our fists, to hold on to what feels familiar and known, to control what we can, to protect ourselves from uncertainty.
But what if the very thing we are resisting lies hidden behind the very walls we've built to protect ourselves?
The unknown can feel daunting and intimidating. It challenges our comfort zone, wrestling with anxiety, and invites all those “what if” thoughts bouncing around our minds. Yet underneath that discomfort is an opportunity: a chance to soften, breathe, and watch your world expand in ways you never imagined.
Learning to trust the unknown doesn’t mean pretending everything feels easy or clear. It means finding a gentle strength inside yourself, a quiet confidence that says, “Even though I don’t know what's coming next, I know I can handle it.” The journey into unchartered territories may be filled with trepidation. Yet, it's important to confront these head-on.
When you pause and breathe with intent, into the present moment, something shifts. You begin to see that uncertainty isn’t your enemy. It’s part of the natural rhythm of life and you begin to see things unfold in astonishing and unexpected ways.
Life ebbs and flows with moments of clarity and moments of fog. We need both; both essential in the grand scheme. In times like these, I find comfort in visualizing the ocean tides - the constant advance and retreat of the waves. Here, I find my comfort, cradled by the rhythmic motion of life.
Taking chances doesn’t always mean making big leaps, taking large risks. Sometimes it’s as simple as saying yes to what’s here. Saying yes to another attempt. Yes to a new path. Yes to the possibility that this change might be leading you somewhere fantastic. It’s the courage to say yes to this moment, to renewal, to possibility, to the unfolding of your next beautiful chapter. Where will your yes take you today?
When you learn to go with the flow, you stop fighting relentless tides. You begin to float . . not because you’ve given up, but because you've learned to trust the water to carry and cradle you in its buoyant embrace.
Every ending you’ve faced has paves the way to something new. Every challenge uncovers a strength within you. And even when the path ahead feels foggy, you can still take one mindful, intentional, fearless step at a time.
So this week, I invite you to pause, to soften your expectations, to take a breath and repeat to yourself:
“I don’t need to have it all figured out.”
“I trust how I will deal with what comes.”
Peace doesn’t come from knowing what’s next. It comes from trusting that you’ll know how to meet it when it arrives.
Takeaway Practice
At least once today, when you feel uncertain or anxious:
Close your eyes and take three slow breaths.
With each exhale, silently repeat: “I trust the flow of my life.”
Notice how your body softens.
Your thoughts quiet.
Your heart opens just enough to let peace back in.
Joining one of my support groups or getting one-on-one coaching can help with your anxiety. Also, listening to my Micro Meditations For Anxiety*, Trusting The Unknown Micro Meditation Podcast. Three minute meditation will help you to overcome stress, anxiety, and numerous obstacles we face in our lives. You can watch the YouTube video*. And, you can join my live meditation group on meetup.
This week's guided micro meditation gently helps you release the need for control and open your heart to life’s natural flow. Through calming breath, peaceful imagery, and quiet reflection, you’ll soften resistance and find steadiness in uncertainty. Perfect for times of change, this journey invites you to trust your path, embrace what’s unfolding, and move forward with calm confidence.
