- “Whatever this unknown path has before you, trust the process.” — Lalah Delia
When you are starting a business or pursuing a creative ambition or passion, It won't always be smooth sailing, you need to trust the process.
Trusting the process means while you aren’t exactly where you imagined being, you are working your way there- showing up always.
It means that even if things may look bad in the current path, it’s not your final destination.
Story time:
I downloaded this movie last month, the storyline caught my attention- I started to watch it, and the first couple of scenes were boring to me. There and then I regretted dowloading it.
I left it and re-watched some other movies I found interesting - I soon got tired seeing some scenes over.
I went back to the movie I abandoned and continued watching it. Well, like they say about some movies, the magic is in the middle- I still can’t believe it was the best movie I saw the previous month.
On the fifth scene, I was stuck, awestruck by the amazing story line and I was just happy I got to watch such a thrilling movie.
I’ve had different experiences where I learnt to trust the process and not get frantic about things not happening the way I expected- but this hit more.
WHAT I'VE REALISED ABOUT TRUSTING THE PROCESS:
- You get to have peace of mind
Most times, we become agitated when we can’t seem to have control over certain situations in our life. But, you need to realize that you can never be in complete control. You can only but try, and when you have done that, relax and trust the process.
- You will embrace change better
Change is the one thing in our life that we can’t avoid. And although, we are aware of this, we shy away from the thought of it.
Trusting the process, you know that change is constant, and you get to see it as an opportunity to improve and learn new things- you are able to accept and adapt to the changes that happen.
- You’ll be more resilient
You know that no condition is
permanent. You’ve been through so many tough times, and if you can reflect, you
know no situation is permanent.
Resilience becomes a part of your character, you won’t give in to pressure from thinking obsessively about the situations you can’t control because you know it won't last- and by that you’re building strength to endure and see things through.
- It leads you to your purpose
It may seem cliché, but what’s meant for you will find a way in your life eventually.
Trust and believe everything you're going through is preparing you towards achieving your purpose.
God has a plan for your life and he promise you an expected end, which is good and of peace (Jer 29:11)
- It will help you practice gratitude
Trusting the process helps you to let go and learn to be grateful for what you already have and where you currently are- contentment sprouts and forms bliss in your heart.
Count your blessings and realise how happy you can be.
It will help you to grow:
You’ve come this far because you’ve grown through even the most painful experiences. Life schooled and tested- you've learned and that has made you to grow.
Tough times don’t last because you’ll grow tougher and the things that once tortured you can’t, anymore.
HOW TO TRUST THE PROCESS IN LIFE:
- Focus on what you can control
It’s important to understand what we should be focusing our energy on- and that should be on what we can control. What we can control, most importantly, is showing up.
As an example- If you’re planning to sell a real estate property, you shouldn't spend all the time focusing on the money you want to get. This does nothing, really. What matters is to consistently focus on marketing, targeting and finding the right clients and putting the time into improving your interpersonal skills.
You can’t control how many properties your client decides to buy, but you can control how you can convince them and make the purchases possible- do the work and the results will handle themselves
Hold the Vision...drop the excuses...remember your why. Swerve around obstacles...trust the process. Happiness and success will find you.
- Karen Salmansohn.
- Enjoy the process
As humans, we're naturally anxious and impatient which makes trusting the process quite difficult.
The easiest way to enjoy the process is through the Flow concept. Although, this might be unsettling for some people, learn to go with the flow. Let go of the need to always have control.
You’ve enjoyed some amazing turnouts in your life because you trusted the process- be it relationship, career or something else entirely, so learn to enjoy the process.
- Embrace failure
Failure is inevitable.
If you’ve never failed, it’s because you’ve never attempted anything big. Embrace your failure, we often learn our best lessons from it.
That you failed isn’t enough reason to give up. You have a purpose, follow it through.
- Commit to your goals
Keep keeping at it - make efforts everyday to get closer to your goals, and you'll have more sense of purpose and personal satisfaction.
Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome. – Arthur Ashe
FINALLY,
It might be uneasy to let go and trust the process, but if you do it, you'll have a liberating experience.
You don’t know how greatly people are interested in your ‘behind the scenes’ story. Fall and rise as many times as possible, don't give up.
Trust the process- as you take yourself closer to exactly where you’re meant to be.
Thank you for reading😊.
Have you had any experience about trusting the process? Let me know!
Comments
Thank you for this reminder boo