uncertainty and the unknown

these are thoughts which constantly plague my mind, but today even more than ever. it is an interesting thing to have faith; to have trust. life is brimming with uncertainty and a plethora of unknowns-that cannot be altered. the question is, how to feel calm and serene when these powerful forces are beating you from every side.

there is a type of excitement that can come from the unknown. the anxious energy we derive from knowing a piece, but not all. however, this feeling is minor and fleeting compared to the heavy weight that bears down when we can't see, when we don't know, when we are afraid of what might be...

i believe i am a woman of faith most of the time. today, unfortunately, is not one of those days. i want to be strong. i want to trust that the unknown that is looming above me is not going to overtake me, but mustering the strength is becoming increasingly more difficult as the minutes and hours tick onward. if it were only possible for time to stand still...