Trusting the Process


There is a great quote by Goethe*. “the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.”

This is a quote that was introduced to me some 19 years ago and it has always been something that has stayed with me. Even though lately I feel I have lost my connection to it. I am happy for the chance to rediscover it again and start living it fully. I have been allowing myself not to make decisions fully because of other obligations, which I made up, needed to be more important. I began to cede my decision making to another and to the collective. This has led me off the path and I realize now that I need to return to this idea. Step into my decisions fully and trust the process because the universe does provide.
I have worried about being able to fulfill my financial obligations and pay the bills and I lost sight of the fact that I was holding on too tight to the fear. Trust the process, be bold and follow through. Then be open to taking advantage of the opportunities that the universe provides. Things may not turn out the way I initially envisioned them though if I am flexible and persivere then I will get there.

Another great quote by the wonderful blog of Derek Sivers which is taken from the wikipedia page about Dokkodo “Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.”

Here is a link to the blog of Derek Sivers
http://sivers.org/dokkodo

Is there a quote that you find helps you through and is a guiding light for you?

Leave a comment and share. Thanks and remember to trust the process

James aka reverendo


* I have heard that the quote that is attributed to Goethe here is also said to be from someone else. I have always know it to be from him and that is how it was introduced to me. Correct me if I am wrong.