I've lived my whole life trying to prepare for the unknown, trying to have the answers, trying to push myself to do all that I could so that when I was faced with something I wasn't ready for, I would know what to do. I've always picked up extra jobs for the "what if" scenarios. I've always pursued my multiple passions because I wanted to know I had the security of pivoting whenever I wanted. And I've tried to fix and save all the people and connections around me, to the best of my ability, because I didn't want to be faced with a situation where I was powerless.⠀ ⠀ It's hard to admit it sometimes, but there's a driving force within me to be a perfectionist. And even when I do my best to combat this, it still exists.⠀ ⠀ Since the pandemic changed EVERYTHING in my life, I've realized that I truly have to surrender to the universe sometimes (and that's okay). Although I've preached doing this for many years, although I've tried (and failed) to let go over and over in my life, I'm really leaning into this now.⠀ ⠀ The unknown is nothing to be afraid of.⠀ ⠀ There is no possible way you can prepare for every little obstacle, conversation, moment, or change that will come onto your path. There is no way you can be ready to move at the first sign of trouble, or be able to fix what's out of your control. ⠀ ⠀ Sometimes the road becomes messy, and it's a reminder that we are not meant to carry our burdens alone. Sometimes when life gets tough, we're called to ask for help, to lean on others, to let go of what's not ours to hold, and to trust that everything will get better in time. Because it will.⠀ ⠀ Don't be afraid.⠀ You're not alone in this.⠀ ⠀ #youarenotalone⠀ #trusttheprocess⠀ #letgoandletgod⠀ #marisadonnelly⠀ #trusttheunknown https://www.instagram.com/p/CEK3Wb0FoEn/?igshid=6q8e0qwaew55