Dear Reader,
At times, we feel tossed on a sea of indecision. We grieve what might have been. In that sorrow, we can lose our sense of direction and feel adrift in mind and spirit.
In moments like these, I remember a quote often attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson:
“Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around, Faith looks up.”
Emerson’s words invite us to live by faith. They call us to turn from the pull of the past and the pressure of the present, and to align our lives with a higher authority. When we look up in faith, we find a steady reference point where God, Truth, and Love offer strength and comfort.
In recovery, I have learned that looking only behind me can trap me in regret, and looking only around me can leave me overwhelmed by fear. But when I look up, I remember that I do not need to see the whole road at once—I only need to take the next right step.
Scripture teaches, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Faith may not remove the storm, but it can steady the traveler.
Perhaps the truest course begins here—not by denying sorrow or hiding worry, but by lifting our eyes to the One who can guide us through both.
Sorrow may look back. Worry may look around. But faith looks up—and there the soul begins to find its way.
🙏🧘♂️💕🤗☮️
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