Trusting the Process

There are moments on the spiritual path when everything feels uncertain. You’ve started meditating, you’ve opened yourself to healing and suddenly—things shift. Old emotions rise. Your sense of self feels shaky. And the mind, being the mind, asks: Am I doing this right? Shouldn’t it feel easier by now?

Here’s the thing: growth doesn’t always look graceful. It’s often messy, confusing and uncomfortable. Think back to puberty—your body stretching, your voice cracking, everything in flux. You didn’t have to manage it consciously; it happened because it was meant to. The spiritual path is no different. Once the seed of awakening is planted, the process unfolds. Our part is to trust and allow.

Why Surrender Matters

When we try to control the journey, we only tighten the knots of anxiety. Surrender isn’t about giving up—it’s about leaning in. In Buddhist meditation, this means watching thoughts with openness rather than wrestling them into silence. In daily life, it might mean letting the tide carry you rather than thrashing about trying to swim upstream.

And here’s the paradox: the more we soften, the more strength we uncover. Trust is its own form of courage.

Tools to Steady the Mind

It’s not all abstract either—there are simple practices that help you stay grounded when the process feels overwhelming:

• Gratitude journaling – Listing three small things each day can steady your heart and remind you of what’s working.
• Mantra or affirmation – Repeating phrases like “This too is part of the path” can cut through doubt.
• Energy healing – Modalities like Reiki Glasgow offer a safe way to rebalance when you feel scattered, supporting both body and mind.

For many, booking a Reiki healing session creates space for emotional release, helping the nervous system settle so the inner work can continue more smoothly.

Guided Every Step

Here’s what I’ve come to trust: the process itself is intelligent. Just as the seasons turn without our effort, the unfolding of awakening doesn’t need micromanaging. You will be guided—through intuition, through teachers, through the quiet wisdom that surfaces when you least expect it.

So next time the path feels heavy, remind yourself: this isn’t failure, it’s transition. Like the Scottish weather, the clouds may gather fast, but just as quickly, light breaks through.

And maybe that’s all trust really is—knowing the sun’s still there, even when the sky looks grey.