10 Simple Ways to Develop Strong Trust in the Universe

Trust in the process as you journey through life in all its emotional highs and lows, knowing each moment is sacred and that your soul is safe. — Anna-Thea.

Life does not unfold the way we want it. Sometimes it's scary. Other times, it's blissful.

You can never control your life, no matter how much you fantasize about the idea of being in command. You can not always exercise authority over people or situations in life.

Discipline may help you set your routine, but not your life.

Sometimes you will get lost. Some close ones may betray you. Situations may seem to suck you into the infinite pool of tears, sorrow, and loneliness.

Life is never a straight road. Instead, it's a mixture of sorrow and joy. We overlook joy and get overwhelmed by despair.

There are only two options during challenging situations — accept life the way it is or reject and curse your life.

Trusting the process is not easy when everything is falling apart. But there are some ways to help you let go of control and trust the wisdom of the universe.

1. Lose Your Limited Perception of Life

Life is unpredictable. You can never be sure which way life will turn.

Maybe a delayed train allowed you to meet a fantastic person. Perhaps your heartbreak led to your perfect partner.

There are no coincidences. Life knows what you need and delivers it at the perfect time. It may be a beautiful marriage or a painful heartbreak.

The leading cause of your misery is your suffocating beliefs about how life should be. Drop your expectations in the infinite wisdom of the universe. Trust it.

2. Accept What Is Present in the Now

Acceptance comes easily during happy times. But as soon as the weather shifts in your life, you slide into resistance.

Resisting your present life, howsoever bad it may seem, will not cure your sadness.

Instead, it will increase your burden. Stop dragging the weight of resistance. Embrace whatever is in the now while taking actions where you want to be.

3. Give Extra Attention to Signals of the Universe

Watch out for the signs from the universe. It can be a number that you repeatedly see. A white feather may appear every time you are sad. You may overhear the exact thing which you wanted at that moment. Or you may end up in a place that you needed.

Synchronicity happens.

These signals from the universe point out that you are not alone. The universe is hearing you. Just trust it, and you will get what is essential for you.

4. Say Yes to New Opportunities

Life is not about living in an enclosed space, thoughts, or beliefs. Be ready to open your heart to welcome new people and new places.

Life will surprise you with unexpected things in a bizarre twist.

I never dreamt of having a road trip to beautiful North India. But it happened so suddenly and miraculously that I could not believe it.

Let life gift your new growth. Get out of your defined boundaries. Life is blooming in unknown places and people.

You may be fearful of the stage or anxious about a new project. But don't let this fear hamper your steps from moving forward.

Get new opportunities. Let yes be your mantra towards the unexpected roller coaster of life.

5. Embrace the Challenges

The universe is always there to serve you, but it will not always please you. Nobody grows when they are constantly fed the same thing.

Growth happens when you go out of your comfort zone. It might not be an easy ride. The universe may take you to uncomfortable places and people that will help you grow.

But don't run away. It might not be obvious, but these challenges are here to make you learn something.

Instead of doubting the universe, open your mindset to realize that the universe is also serving you in the obstacles.

6. Forgive the Past and Ride on the Present

Some situations and people must have felt unjust in your life. They might also still hurt in the corner of your sensitive heart.

Dragging and reliving the past lead you nowhere. Past is done. And so is your role in that situation.

Let go of what was. Stop torturing yourself. By forgiving the wrong-doing of others, you free yourself from the shackles of the dead past.

When you are no more in the past, you are making space for the universe to take control.

7. Drop Your Ego

If you don't learn your lessons, the universe will repeat them in different scenarios. It may seem cruel, but that is how life works.

Life wants to explore and grow. Stagnation stinks.

But the mind becomes comfortable in knowing and resists the unknown. Drop this resistance towards uncomfortable situations.

A tense clash at the home/office may knock on your door to learn something. Instead of boasting about I, me, and myself, see what the situation demands and fold your ego according to it.

8. Stop Complaining and Start Appreciating

A series of challenges may wear you down. Some may complain, but some adjust.

If you complain, it means you overlook all the blessings in your life and focus on what is not right. Your inner judgment about life is making your life anxious and sleepless.

Stop being a critic of life. Look around and recognize things that you take for granted. Cherish them.

Be thankful for those things. Reside in the high vibrating energy of gratitude. It opens your heart to life.

9. Bond With the Universe Through Love

Opening your heart does not have to be a tough task. We all are born with a pure heart. While growing up, it somehow gets polluted by polarized opinions and criticism.

Get connected with your heart and the genuine love that flows through it. We have complicated our lives by thinking that our lives must be a certain way.

But actually, you can not tame life but enjoy its ride with an open heart.

10. Nothing in Life Is a Waste — Recognize the Magical Universe

During tough times, many whys and ifs arise. Your current situation may be the stark opposite of your dreams.

For a moment, look back at your life. There may be many instances where you thought everything was going haywire. But it turned out to be beautiful instead. Trust that the current challenges are leading you to some wonderful place.

I never thought I'd be unmarried at 38 with so many heartbreaks. I have judged, cried, and wept infinite times. But my trust would circle back to the universe.

I knew the universe had my back, and I had to learn things that otherwise I'd have not. The more I trusted the universe more it embraced me with its immense love. Despite having a challenging life, I am in the happiest place.

Nothing is a waste in your life. Everybody in your life, be it a possessive partner, a dominating boss, or a jealous friend, is moving you towards your highest potential.

Leave the control. Rest in love and complete trust.

Takeaways

Stop blaming when life goes haywire. Pause, see, and then let go of what you need to learn and grow from it.

Control is an illusion. Nothing is in your control. Trust life. It may give you setbacks, but when you entrust life, it also takes you through a magical journey of healing and love.

“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” ― Joseph Campbell

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