Trust in the Universe
I was recently asked to speak at a women’s summit. I planned and organized my presentation. I spent a lot of time on it, but something seemed off. I knew what I had to share was good, but I was so concerned about forgetting something, or making sure that what I was planning to say was accessible that I started spiraling. I was tired and I really got in my head. I was out of alignment with the Universe and my purpose. I was more concerned about what others would think rather than feeling in alignment with my purpose and feeling connected to Source Energy.
When everything feels too much—when you're anxious, stuck, or barely holding it together, know this… The moment you soften, even just a little, and realign with love, the universe begins to respond.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to force or fix. Simply turning inward, reconnecting with whatever version of God, Source, the Divine feels real to you, and letting yourself breathe into that inner space, that’s where change begins. I know this, and so that is what I did.
I put my notes away, and started box breathing. Even then, I was having a hard time getting out of my head, so I started chanting. That may not be for everyone, but for me, it gets me out of my head and into my body. When I felt connected, I asked Source to guide me, to help me tell my story and share my message in a way that would be of service to the greatest number of participants. It worked!
When we let go of trying to control everything… when we release even a little of the tension we’re holding… something powerful shifts. Inside that stillness, even if it’s just for a moment, there's a quiet presence. A sense of spaciousness. A whisper of peace. An inner knowing of what’s next. That is what happened to me.
After my prayer, I sat in silence for a few more minutes. Here is what came to me. The thought, this is your story, and you have done the work (I mean the spiritual and growth work, not just the actual creation of the presentation). I exhaled deeply and felt immensely calm. Then, it was time for me to present.
I just let it rip. I was able to share my story and not worry about what I had prepared. I trusted that I had lived what I was sharing for 4 years, and that I had prepared enough to know what I wanted to say and where I wanted to go. Also, I let go of the need to get it perfect, trusting that if I were unhappy with the outcome, I would know better how to proceed next time. You know what? It worked. I felt instantly calmer and had clean energy during the summit!
Whether through stillness, prayer, affirmations, or simply remembering that you are not alone, each of these tools helps you tune into the energy of love. It is in this place of love, this place of connection that you will find ease and inspiration. I could have forced myself to continue to practice my presentation, which likely would have increased my tension and anxiety, but I chose connection instead. This is where the magic happens—not in doing more, but in coming home to your own heart.
What is something you have pending that is causing you concern or anxiety? What is it that you’d like to feel? What would you like to let go of? Then, use whatever tool you would like to connect, getting out in nature, run, meditate, chant, plant your feet on the Earth… When you feel connected, ask the Universe to help you let go of anything that is no longer serving you and for whatever you would need to be of the greatest service to others. Then get quiet. Just trust in the Universe and watch how it supports you!
