There’s so much uncertainty right now. The economy is wobbling, the headlines are overwhelming, and it feels like everything we counted on is shifting. I’ve definitely felt that weight. And if you have too, you’re not alone.

But here’s what I’ve discovered: you don’t need to fix the world to find peace.

Lately, I’ve been escaping to the woods. Not to run away, but to remember.

Out there, among trees that have seen decades of storms, I realize a few things:

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  I can’t control global events. But I can control where I spend my time and attention.

  
  


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  Doom-scrolling only feeds my anxiety. But walking, praying, or even just breathing deeply outside helps me feel human again.

  
  


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  My value doesn’t depend on how productive I am, how much money I make, or what my calendar looks like.

  
  

When the future feels shaky, it helps to go back to the basics:

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  Move your body – even a short walk helps.

  
  


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  Connect with others – even if it’s just reading birthday messages or checking in on a friend.

  
  


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  Create space for quiet – that's often where you hear what really matters.

  
  


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  Remind yourself what is in your control – your kindness, your attitude, your presence.

  
  

And above all: trust that you are not alone. Not in your fear. Not in your struggles. Not in your hope.

Jesus reminded his followers to look at the flowers, the birds—they don’t worry. And yet they are cared for. So are we. You are.

So if you’re feeling anxious about the future, I get it. I do too. But instead of spiraling, try this: go outside. Let go of what you can’t control. And reconnect with what you can.

The storm may be fierce—but we’re not powerless.

 
 

 




 
 
 




 

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