Affirm & Trust: The Universe Truly Does Provide

Have you ever looked back at a challenging period in your life and realized, only in hindsight, why things unfolded exactly as they did? Perhaps a closed door led you to a better opportunity, or a difficult conversation cleared the air for a stronger relationship. It's in these moments of reflection that we often glimpse a profound truth: the Universe truly gives us what we need at the time for the most beneficent outcome.

This isn't always easy to grasp, especially when we're in the thick of discomfort, uncertainty, or disappointment. Our human minds crave control and predictability. We make plans, set goals, and envision specific outcomes. When life deviates from that script, it can feel like a setback, a derailment, or even a personal affront. But what if those deviations are actually divine redirections? What if the "no" you received was simply clearing the path for a much bigger, more aligned "yes"?

Why This Perspective Matters

Adopting this perspective—one of affirmation and trust—isn't about passive resignation. It's an active practice of faith and surrender. It's about understanding that there's a larger intelligence at play, one that sees beyond our immediate desires and understands the intricate web of cause and effect.

• It cultivates resilience: When you trust that everything is ultimately for your highest good, even challenges become lessons. You're less likely to be derailed by setbacks and more likely to seek the inherent wisdom within them.

• It reduces anxiety: A significant portion of our stress comes from trying to force outcomes or worrying about what might happen. When you affirm that the Universe is providing what you need, you can release some of that burden.

• It opens doors to unexpected blessings: When we're fixated on a single path, we often miss the myriad of other possibilities that are trying to emerge. Trust allows us to be open, adaptable, and receptive to unforeseen opportunities.

• It fosters gratitude: Looking back and seeing the perfect timing or the hidden blessings in past events helps us cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude for the journey, bumps and all.

Practicing Affirmation and Trust

So, how can we lean into this powerful belief system, especially when life feels chaotic?

1. Acknowledge Your Current Feelings: It's okay to feel frustration, sadness, or anger when things don't go as planned. Don't bypass your emotions. Allow yourself to feel them, then gently shift your focus.

2. Affirm in the Positive Only: When saying, "I am not sick", the creative force doesn't acknowledge the "not". Feel the difference when saying, "I am healthy". If your intellect is fighting an affirmation that you think hasn't already happened, clear the way by affirming, for example, "I am ready for full health and wholesomeness." "I embrace health." Energy follows thought. If is exists in your thoughts, that positive energy will follow.

3. Affirm It Out Loud: Simple affirmations can be incredibly powerful. Try saying, "I trust that everything happening now is for my highest good," or "The Universe is guiding me to my most beneficent outcome."

4. Look for the Lessons: When faced with a challenge, ask yourself: "What is this situation trying to teach me? What new skill, perspective, or connection might emerge from this?"

5. Release the "How": We often get hung up on how things will work out. The Universe doesn't need our detailed blueprints. Your job is to set the intention and trust that the "how" will reveal itself. Whether you think you know what is needed, or do not, it is always best to add, "this or better". How many times have you received something other than you thought best, but what did come was better? As the Rocking Stone songs says, "You might not get what you want, you just might find you'll get what you need."

6. Practice Patience: The Universe's timing isn't always our timing. Trust that things are unfolding exactly as they should, even if it feels slow or confusing in the moment.

7. Cultivate an "Attitude of Expectancy": Instead of dreading the unknown, approach it with a quiet confidence, expecting that whatever comes your way is precisely what you need for your growth and well-being.

   
   

   The path of life isn't always linear, but by cultivating affirmation and trust, we can navigate its twists and turns with greater peace and purpose. Remember, you are supported, guided, and provided for. Embrace the journey, and trust that the Universe has your back, always delivering exactly what you need, when you need it, for your most beautiful evolution.

   
   

What small step can you take today to deepen your trust in the Universe's plan for you?