Trust The Process

In 1990, at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, David J. Wineland and Wayne M. Itano worked with trapped beryllium atoms. They found that the more frequently they measured progress, the slower it became. When measurements were taken too often, development effectively froze. Even at the level of atoms, observation can influence behavior—reminding us that constant self-measurement may also affect our own growth. The same can be observed in our society: We constantly measure ourselves, and just like a seed that cannot sprout when it is continually dug up, we cannot grow or evolve. We need to learn to be comfortable with not knowing and give ourselves time to grow. By trusting that everything will unfold for our highest good, growth becomes possible. This is easier when we feel loved, as trust increases in a supportive environment. Children, for example, are braver when they feel loved, and trust grows when we connect with deeper, universal love.