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Sep 26
10m 59s

Trust Is An Active Engagement In The Unk...

Allison Carmen
About this episode

“Trust is an active engagement with the unknown.” – Esther Perel

This episode explores how trust is not just about people or outcomes. It is about leaning into uncertainty and engaging with life as it unfolds. Fear, stress, and hesitation often hold us back, yet the simple idea of Maybe can become a bridge that allows us to move forward when trust feels impossible.

If you have ever resisted pursuing a dream, applying for a job, or taking a chance because you did not trust yourself or the future, this episode offers a new way forward. When we open to the unknown, we create resilience, courage, and the possibility to live more fully. 

 Full “Maybe” Trust Affirmations

Releasing the past

Maybe the past is behind me.

Maybe what happened before will never happen again.

Maybe the past has no power over who I am today.

Trusting the present

Maybe I can handle whatever comes my way.

Maybe I am stronger than my fears.

Maybe I can trust myself right now, in this moment.

Maybe life is unfolding exactly as it should because it is.

Opening to the future

Maybe the future holds more possibilities than I can see.

Maybe the unknown will bring me opportunities I never imagined.

Maybe I will land on my feet no matter what happens.

Maybe I will trust myself over time.

Maybe the best is yet to come!

You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal.

Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.

 

 

 

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