Power of Trust
Spiritual evolution is not always a straight line. It’s more like a spiral—sometimes expansive, sometimes contracting—but always inviting us deeper into presence. In my experience, we can feel completely surrendered one moment—fully trusting that all is unfolding perfectly—and in the very next, we might notice anxiety creeping in, or a desire to control an outcome that feels important to us. We might find ourselves caught in judgment or triggered by someone’s words, suddenly feeling small, reactive, or powerless.
The difference now is that we see it. We don’t need to make ourselves wrong for having those thoughts or feelings. We simply recognize them for what they are—old patterns, old stories—and we no longer need to believe them. We can observe the reactivity arise, and gently choose a different path. We’re not bound by our past responses. In fact, we’re free to return to love in an instant.
Where it may have once taken us days or weeks to regain our peace, we now shift back within seconds. That’s the beauty of the awakened life—not that we never fall into old ways, but that we no longer stay there. We have cultivated the inner awareness that allows us to meet every moment with compassion.
Imagine someone attacks us verbally. In the past, we may have reacted defensively or internalized their behavior. But now, something has changed. Within seconds—or minutes—we remember: this is not personal. We see that their actions are simply a reflection of their own level of consciousness, their own pain. And in that clarity, we find compassion, even for those who lash out.
What’s equally important is how we relate to ourselves when we fall short of our ideals. We may still catch ourselves thinking or behaving from a lower level of awareness—but we don’t spiral into shame. We meet ourselves with kindness. We take a breath. We let go. Because we are no longer identified with every thought that crosses our mind, we’re able to witness them and release the ones that no longer serve us.
This is the journey of awakening—gently returning, again and again, to the heart. To truth. To love. Each return strengthens our awareness, and each moment of compassion—whether toward ourselves or another—deepens our liberation.
