Trust is the inner knowing that you will be fine no matter what, even if you can’t possibly see how in a stressful or terrifying moment. When you trust that you are loved, supported, and taken care of, led by divine guidance, then you only need to pay attention and listen.

Trusting is opening to what you don’t know in this moment, in other words, trusting the mud.

Many years ago when I first got into the speaking business, my mentor and now dear friend, Mary LoVerde told me every time you want to get to another level, you have to go through the mud—that period when everything seems confusing, overwhelming, and downright impossible.

Words associated with trust

Integrity, Self-reliance, Love, Faith, Belief, Hope, Conviction, Confidence, Commit, Knowing, Patience, Safety, Security, Stillness, Grounding

You cannot be creative when you are in survival mode. To be a conscious creator, you must trust and remember you are safe and supported. Trust comes from love and commitment to yourself. This love and commitment to yourself develops a deep inner knowing which allows your life to unfold in powerful ways.

We all experience a loss of trust or difficulty in trusting at some point in our lives. This can lead to stagnation and frustration in your personal and professional development. It can lead to difficulty in relationships. It can lead to a lack of self-confidence. It can make it difficult for you to really relax and enjoy your life. And, it can even impact your health.

The moment I sit down and take my first deep breath I remember my mindfulness practice is more than just committing to 10 minutes each day. It is about trust—in yourself, in the process, in the universe, your higher power, God, whatever you open your heart to. Trust that it is all working. Trust that the power of your intention is bigger than you can possibly imagine and your life will unfold in powerful ways.

Trust comes from not what happens to you, but how you deal with what happens to you. Trust must be experienced to be known. The only way we can experience trust is to practice trusting ourselves. We take little steps of trusting ourselves and then see that we really do know ourselves better and what is best for us is more than what we think we can do.

Core Practices

Compassion Practices