Trust The Journey

“Nothing binds us except our thoughts, nothing limits us except our fears, nothing controls us except our beliefs.”

Imagine if only we gave ourselves the permission to let go and dared to try something scary just enough to shift our perspective; imagine the possibilities and the wonder we could find if we break out of our comfort zones. Maybe we’re meant to do the things that scare us to find faith and greatness in ourselves but can we really trust our journey? and why do some things take a long time to understand?

Looking back at younger me, I see a very different person from the one I choose to be today. My spiritual journey started more than a decade ago as I found myself seeking for the meaning of life however, the process of walking the spiritual path took a lifetime, like a bamboo tree. Bamboo is a metaphor for personal growth, a mystical plant as a symbol of strength, acceptance, tenacity, endurance, and wisdom. It takes around four years in developing its roots and preparing to hold a 90-foot tree that would withstand the elements. I hear you say, not all require such endurance to find meaning and purpose in life and I agree, however, is patience still a virtue?

Our capacity for being patient has crumbled by the speed at which life now moves especially with instant information at the click of a button and waiting has become uncivilized in this era of hyper-speed. The spiritual teachings of great mystics identify patience as the first and last lesson and a companion of wisdom along with compassion. It forces us to be in the present moment and in resonance with absolute truth as patience is the basis for all spiritual realisation, moves us from the limited physical realm into the realm of surrender and trust. With practice, patience enables us to accept that things will not always go our way and helps us cultivate the positive emotions and empathy which allows us to trust the journey, live from the heart and let go.

How do you cultivate patience?

Love and Gratitude.