When the Ground shifts Beneath you
Who — or what — do you put your trust in when the ground shifts beneath you? You might think of family, a close friend, or several friends. You might say the Universe, God, the Creator, or your Spirit Guides. But would you say you trust yourself? And would that be first and foremost?
True self-love is trusting your Soul and yourself — to provide, to create, and to know what is meant for you. That’s not always easy. Our brains and egos are quick to invite doubt, and life itself can be deeply challenging.
You may hit roadblocks. You may lose a loved one, a friend, a job, a home, or a beloved pet. None of these experiences are easy or meant to be taken lightly. Grief is heavy, painful, and takes time to move through. It can bring anger, rage, despair — and moments where it feels like you’re at the bottom of the ocean, gasping for air, or standing in a dark hallway with no idea where the light is.
I know this feeling well. I’ve been unemployed. I am a two-time breast cancer survivor. I have lost my parents, other close family members, and friends. I have loved deeply — twice to the point of planning marriage — and had to let go and move on. I’ve tried to make sense of these challenges repeatedly, but the truth is simple: Life is Life on this planet. Things happen. People we love transition. And living here can be hard.
And yet, through all of it, I know one thing to be true — I have never let myself down. I do the next right thing. I cry when I need to. I forgive when it’s time. I let go. I lean on friends and family. I allow myself to receive help. I pick myself up, brush myself off, and keep going.
Some days feel so dark that I don’t know what might lift my mood or bring a new opportunity, abundance, or love. But I don’t let myself stay in that space. I know that as long as I can breathe, there is always another day, another opening, another possibility that will appear.
When I show up with intention — with purpose, positive energy, positive thought, and action — good things always arrive. I’ve learned that I don’t want to miss the joy, the fun, and the love that life has waiting just around the corner — even when I can’t see it from where I’m standing.
There is always a door. Sometimes a window. And that’s where trust comes in. Trust that I made a plan for this life before I arrived. Trust that my angelic support is guiding me toward the next right step. Trust in the love of family and friends that keeps me grounded and safe.
I am blessed — and so are you.
Remember, the sun is always shining, even when it’s hidden behind the clouds. You’ve got this. Just keep showing up for you.
