It’s Not Always As It Seems To Be

In Times of Confusion: Returning to Stillness and Inner Direction

There are moments in life when the path ahead feels blurred, when confusion clouds our clarity and the noise of the world drowns out the whispers of our soul. These are not moments of failure or weakness — they are invitations. Invitations to pause, to soften, and to listen.

The first thing I try to do in times like these is to pause and breathe. Just one slow inhale through the nose, and one gentle exhale out of the mouth. I bring my awareness into my body and let myself feel what is here. I move away from any need for intellectual reasoning or mental justification and instead drift closer toward intuition — that soft knowing that rises quietly when given space.

It is not our job to judge or correct what surfaces. It is simply our job to listen. Our inner dreams, hopes, and wishes live beneath the noise of the thinking mind. To hear them, we must first settle the overactive mind and the restless nervous system. When we shift into our heart, when we allow the right brain — the visionary, the dreamer — to have its say, the messages become more coherent and alive.

Through breath, we find our reset. Intentional breathing opens us to clarity. It creates space for the voice of the soul to emerge — that voice that has always been there, waiting patiently beneath layers of distraction, fear, and resistance.

In times of confusion, it is essential to surround ourselves with people, places, and environments that nurture our peace and growth. Those who give us space to breathe and reflect. Quiet moments in nature, time spent in genuine connection, or moments alone in stillness — all of these help us remember who we are beneath the noise.

When we silence some of the outer chaos, appreciation and gratitude return. We begin to see life as a gift, not a burden. What once felt like a repeated cycle of frustration becomes a lesson in disguise — a teacher asking us to evolve, to see more deeply, to move closer to truth.

For many, growth can feel difficult without a strong support system. Often, those who love us the most wish to keep us safe, even if that means small. But real transformation requires time, space, and courage. Stillness is not stagnation — it is sacred listening. It’s what leads us to a higher perspective.

To grow, we must be willing to look with compassionate eyes. Resistance only tightens the knot of suffering. Compassion — for ourselves and others — unravels it gently.

We are all impacted by those closest to us; our greatest triggers often live within our deepest connections. But if we sit quietly and ask:

“What is the energy I need right now?”

and allow whatever arises to come forward, we can begin to move beyond old patterns, fears, and attachments.

Through this presence, we begin to see beyond superficial desires — money, titles, validation — and awaken to what truly sustains us: health, peace, forgiveness, and inner balance. We trade the need for more with a deep appreciation for being enough. We release the illusion of fear and return to ease and fluidity.

A 3-Minute Practice for Inner Clarity

Find a comfortable seat or place to rest.

1. Bring your palms to your heart. Close your eyes. Begin to breathe slowly — inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. Keep the breath steady and even. Try not to rush the breath.

   
   
   
   

2. As you settle, ask yourself softly:

   
   
   
   

   “What is it that I am currently seeking in this very moment?”

   
   
   
   

   Trust the first word or feeling that arises. Don’t question it — just receive it.

   
   
   
   

3. For the next three minutes, breathe in that word or phrase, and breathe out that same word or phrase.

   
   
   
   

   • Allow it to move through your body.

     
     
     
     

   • Feel it expand with each inhale and integrate with each exhale.

     
     
     
     

   • Let go of any stories, doubts, or judgments.

     
     
     
     

4. When you finish, move into a gentle body scan:

   
   
   
   

   • With each exhale, release tension — from the top of your head down to your feet.

     
     
     
     

   • Relax your eyes, soften your jaw, and untie any inner knots.

     
     
     
     

   • Let your senses rest and allow the exhale to wash over any lingering sharpness within.

     
     
     
     

Stay here as long as you need. Let your breath guide you home.

Through this practice, we return to the truth that clarity is never lost — it simply waits beneath the noise. All we need to do is pause, breathe, and listen.