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but as an opportunity for spiritual growth , even when it unravels the fabric of your life , such as losing a job , ending a relationship , suffering from an illness , or grieving the loss of a loved one . As a channel of spiritual information , you know that you are the co-creator of your reality and capable of manifesting your heart ’ s desires .
With such “ all in ” trust , you know deep within your heart that what happens in your life is consciously and divinely orchestrated for your greater growth and good . From this perspective , you see the divine order that exists in everything around and within you . You let go of trying to control your life and allow the simple unfolding of it .
Trusting yourself requires more than taking deep breaths and saying positive mantras ; it takes a conscious connection to your divine source . Like having a safety net while walking on a high wire , it takes a sense of innate security no matter what is happening in your life . Even if you feel like you are operating without backup , your connection to your divine source is in fact your safety net . When you trust this connection , you realize that you are not alone because the divine always has your back and most importantly , your heart .
Here ’ s another way to look at it : Trusting yourself and your inner guidance is like getting into an express elevator to an observation deck , rather than taking the stairs and overanalyzing every step . Trusting yourself governs how you perceive and respond to all challenges in life . It affords you the personal power to express love , flow with the stream of life , and transcend even the most difficult circumstances .
As a channel of spiritual information , you know that you are the co-creator of your reality and capable of manifesting your heart ’ s desires .
Many of us are looking for trust outside ourselves instead of looking within . We lack trust because we fear that by letting go we will lose everything , most of all ourselves . Instead , we try to micromanage everyone and everything around us . We continually check our bank accounts to see if we are financially secure . We obsess about our physical symptoms , thinking we may be ill . We stay in a familiar job even if it causes us misery . We remain in unhealthy relationships to avoid being alone , and maintain toxic social connections to feel like we belong . Above all , we live in a perpetually guarded state , with locks on our hearts as well as our doors ― all in an effort to feel safe and secure . In When Things Fall Apart , Pema Chödrön
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