"You do not need to know precisely what is happening
or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to
recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present
moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith, and hope."
Thomas Merton
Tension occurs in life when we do not like the way things are unfolding. Our mind over thinks where the current challenge just might lead to, and the fear of the unknown floods in. It is common to imagine ways of taking control to direct the outcome, but this rarely works except to extend the tension.
Rather than focusing on the outcome, it is more productive to examine what is right in front of us. What is the challenge or situation, and right now in this moment what can be done that is in alignment with our feelings and needs. Look reality in the eye, and see clearly what is before us in order to be precise in our response.
As we meet a challenge head on with an accurate evaluation, the action we take can be more precise. We may choose to be completely aware, but to pause and wait until there is more information. This is not avoidance or denial, it is a step to prevent us from jumping in on impulse rather than remedy. If we allow our lovely selves to be guided, courage, faith, and hope will assist us through the unfolding.
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