Unanswered questions came knocking at my door, I opened it and let them in. Then that happened again and again and again; the nagging voices got worse each time. I jumped in, I gave them space in my head, I let them soak in all my attention, I watched them appear in my dreams – I saw them in the back of my head every single day.
I let these unanswered questions search for my fear and they found it, my fear being the future. All the uncertainty and change was a golden opportunity for my unanswered questions to run wild. I could get distracted for a period of time, but when silence visited, they knew it was too peaceful in my head. My barrier was down and they swarmed my brain like an army of well-trained soldiers, each knowing every angle that they could attack.
I started bringing my awareness to all the visits from my unanswered questions, I’d watch as one thought would spark the next, each one piling on top of each other until my belief crumbled. But, when I picked another thought aligned with love, or when I let my own voice speak up, they’d all fly away. It took conscious awareness to push them away and this was something so exhausting, but, incredibly worthwhile. Like a battle in my own head, I was done surrendering, I had to stand up for myself before their strategies controlled my whole being.
After some practice of consciously fighting back with love, I realized fighting wasn’t the answer, letting go was. These unanswered questions and the fear behind them aren’t the real me, they’re just little parasites trying to take away my power. They could be evil, but why attach a label? When you put a label of fear, more fear attaches. So, instead I just asked myself a simple question, which thoughts are serving me a higher good – love or fear?
So, when the first soldier or unanswered question popped in my head, I’d notice it, but, I let it float away. All the forces of my higher self were ready and waiting, but, the battle was irrelevant. It just became about choice, and I finally chose to pick me and love above all else. These unanswered questions never stopped visiting, I just paid less and less attention. So, my reality and their reality was no longer a match. Don’t get me wrong, this wasn’t just any easy split second decision. This was a conscious effort that I made over and over again, until it became subconscious. Once I know longer thought about it and just let the love in me do the work, these unanswered questions had no power or life – after all, I am the vessel that chooses whether to give them life or not.
Letting go, has never been easy for me, but, it’s always been rewarding. After practicing letting go in a billion little battles in my head, it became one big let go – fear. My fear of the future lost its grasp on me and I let go. I realized so much is out of my control, but what I can control, is the way I handle the uncertainty. My thoughts will become reality, and that’s my place in my future. So, as the Universe (above and in me) smiled down on this lesson learned, it hugged me too.
Just as I’d let go, it showed me the answer. I internally smiled because it’s funny when we no longer worry about something, the worry gets answered.
And that’s when the Universe, me, whispered, “Simplicity is all there is. Simply let go, and I’ll take care of the rest. Enjoy the ride.”
Be fearless and free -Ace
51 responses to “My Story Of Unanswered Questions”
Wow, another powerful and thoughtful post by you! You reminded me that we can’t hold onto everything so tight, that that just creates unwanted stress. Worries and fears and past problems are, for sure, something to let go off. And perhaps life is about knowing what to let go of and what to hold onto to. Great post! Was nice reading this to do. Leaves me contemplating something good.
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Awww thank you so much, Benjamin! Iβm so glad to hear it, thatβs always my hope with my writing, to spark something within!! Truly said, my friend…and youβre right, maybe that is the key to life π€. I always appreciate your kind support and thoughtful words – leaves me so touched!!! Hugs and love, dear friend π€π€
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Yes, you added to conversation in a good way. Keep the creativity flowing. Enjoy your day!
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This is a great post. It is sometimes hard to let go. We want to hold onto old things. Thank you for reminding me of the beauty in simplicity.
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Thank you so much!! It is a tricky thing but one of the most rewarding! Youβre so kind! I appreciate your support and thoughtful words, means a lot to me!!! Hugs and love, friend π€π€
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Excellent Ace! You never cease to amaze me! Such deep and powerful thoughts and advice.”My fear of the future lost its grasp on me and I let go”, this line really spoke to me. Thank you for sharing. Keep spreading your light, my friendβ€οΈ
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Awww Grace, youβre the best!! Thank you so much!! Words canβt express how much you, your support, our connection and your loving energy means to me – truly!!!! So grateful to have met you here, hugs and love π€π€π€
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Same here Ace.Reading your work is sincerely a pleasure.β€οΈ
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A beautiful and thought- provoking post, Ace! You always spread joy and positivity in all your posts! Unanswered questions bother me too… I just have learned to let go. Stay blessed my friend! πππ€β₯οΈπΉβ¨
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Aww thank you so much, Diana!!! Youβre the best, I always appreciate your loving support and thoughtful comments – means the Universe to me!!! ππ€ Yes, letting go is tricky but freeing! Grateful for you, dear friend!! Hugs and love π€π€π€
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Letting go, has never been easy for me, but, itβs always been rewarding. After practicing letting go in a billion little battles in my head, it became one big let go β fear. My fear of the future lost its grasp on me and I let go! A brilliant post as always. β€οΈβ€οΈ These lines are so relatable to me. Aren’t we the sailing in the same boat? The end is perfect for me to practice, to let go and become fearless free. β€οΈβ€οΈ Your thoughts are inspiring dear Ace πππ
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Awwwww how kind of you to quote it!! Ah thatβs so good to hear!! Thank you so much, dear friend!!!! Youβre amazing and Iβm always so truly touched by your overflowing love and support – means a lot!!! Your encouragement is inspiring!!!Appreciate you, much love π€π€π€
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At times indecision in itself is a decision. Letting go seems simple, or even evasive, but it is difficult thing to do. And it is very difficult to be simple. A very thoughtful and inspiring post, Ace. Good work.
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Thatβs so true, the difficult things are often the most rewarding. Aww thank you!! Iβm always touched by your supportive and thoughtful comments, means so so much to me!!! I appreciate you and love connecting, much love π€π€
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My pleasure π
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i especially am able to relate to this right now. what a wonderful piece of writing, Ace. well doneπ₯°π₯°π₯° I’m also trying to internally smile at “stuff” heheβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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Aww thank you so much, Aarushi!! Youβre awesome, words really canβt express how grateful I am for all your support and to have connected with you!!! Hehe, itβs a lifelong lesson π€ͺ. Hereβs to internally smiling together!!!! Hugs and love, dear friend π€π€π€
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to you too!!!
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I’m swimming in the same energy today sis, being reminded to lean into the unknown and further release fear. It’s not easy. I came to the beach to yell my worries into the waves lol π and wrote a bunch. It’ll all settle, I know. I love this expression, it’s so important to acknowledge it ALL, no matter what. This is the process of healing and growing. Love you….sending you salt water hugs π€ππ€π
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It isnβt easy at all, itβs a lifelong challenge π€ͺ. Ah haha, youβre so strong for knowing itβs time to lean in and release, thatβs hard in itself!! Awww sis, you are so so amazing!!! Thank you so much!!! I appreciate you and your thoughtful support so much!!! Love you π€π€
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This was so soothing to read, Ace. Loved this, “I am the vessel that chooses whether to give them life or not.” So true! Your writing is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us π
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Aww thank YOU, Wardah!!! Iβm so glad to hear that! Youβre always so kind and leave such thoughtful and comforting comments, I appreciate you!!!! So touched by your support since the very beginning!! Hugs and love, dear friend π€π€
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This is such a powerful beautiful post full of wisdom dear Ace, takes so much diligence and practice to have this level of distinction. We are what we make of everything that come s to our mind. I like the strategy of asking the question for everything – is it love or is it fear? Then choose Love over everything. Choose yourself. I love this line from you – when we no longer worry about something, the worry gets answered. And also the conclusion. Very well done!!
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βWe are what we make of everything that comes to our mind.β – so well said, I love that!!!
Awww thank you so much!! Yes, love is all there really is, the rest is simply an illusion. I know you know this well π. Youβre always so thoughtful and your loving energy always brightens my days!! And your support means so much to me!! I love our deep conversations, always leaves me inspired!!! Grateful for you, hugs and love dear friend π€π€
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Ohh thank you for picking that out in quotes :))) I thoroughly enjoy reading from you always, you are very welcome.
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Wow Ace this is such an amazing piece! You’ve explored this topic really well and I love how your tone develops throughout the piece. Also the paragraph on letting go was so well written and I can definitely relate to it. As hard as it is to let go in can sometimes be infinitely rewarding and you’ve expressed that brilliantly. Much love my friend β€ β€
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Aww thank you so much, dear friend!!! Yes, I love how you say βinfinitely rewardingβ…so true!!! As always, Iβm so deeply touched by your support and beyond kind words – youβre the best!!!! Appreciate you, Cait. Much love π€π€π€
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That is so true. We can’t live in fear even if we are frightened. All the decisions based on fear are awful in retrospection. And it is very true that not letting go of the past is connected with the fear for the future. And I have the experience of falling into both pitfalls in my life. LOL.
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Ah haha, havenβt we all?!? π€ͺ But, so well said my friend. I love you tie the past and future together…so truly said!!! I always appreciate your support, connection and thoughtful words – means a lot to me!!! Hugs and love, friend π€π€π€
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Ah Ace, your posts leave me speechless, you know? Even Iβm scared of the unknown, itβs all so uncertain. And letting go does ease the pain and countless thoughts. Gonna save this post, Iβll come read it every time I feel scared of the futureβ€οΈπ
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Aww youβre so kind and sweet! Iβm thrilled to hear it, that was my hope with piece…to be a comfort! Your support always leaves me so touched, you mean a lot to me!!! The uncertainty is a tricky realm…hereβs to being fearless together!!!! Hugs and love, dear friend π€π€π€
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Yes!! Hereβs to being fearless together β€οΈπ€
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Letting go is never easy, but reaching that realization point is so rewarding, albeit draining along the path prior to realization. Wise words needed for these current times, thank you for this piece.
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Aww thank YOU for your support and thoughtful words, truly means a lot!! So well said, I totally resonate with your powerful words…it is indeed draining before rewarding. π€ͺ Iβm glad we connected and I appreciate you visiting, friend!!! Much love π€π€
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You wrote this pretty well and your creativity and talent were evident throughout the post!! Sometimes we entertain unnecessary thoughts and cause ourselves stress and anxiety. This reminded me of something that I read some time earlier of how we’re making choices every second. We’re choosing our next thought, our next emotion, our next action etc. Stress is a choice. Thoughtful post, Ace! πππ
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Aww thank you, Alina!!! That means a lot coming from one of my favorite creators!! Yes, you are so right…and I love that! Thank you for sharing, I definitely resonate with those words, our reality is just a series of choices. Grateful for you, dear friend!! Iβm running out of words to describe how much I appreciate you and your support!!!! Hugs and love, amazing friend π€π€π€
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You’re welcome. You’re such a sweet and amazing person, Ace! “Our reality is just a series of choices” – Yesss. Awww, I appreciate you and support too π€π€π€β¨
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Aw..this just hits hard because of how deeply true this is. And I absolutely agree acceptance and letting go is the best path to take. And your writing is wonderful and inspiring in its own way as always. Thank you so much for sharing β€οΈ
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Awww D, youβre the best!! Thank you so much!! I appreciate your always thoughtful and supportive comments, means more than you could know!! YOU inspire me! Much love, dear friend π€π€π€
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Aw that’s so kind of you to say! My pleasure, Ace!!
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Also, I LOVE that featured image. Definitely going to try and draw it one day!
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Right?!? Oh Iβd love to see that, your quote the talented artist!!! π€β¨
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Just a thought π
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The way you write often leaves me with much to think about. Great post filled with thought provoking inspiration.π
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Aww Iβm so glad to hear that!! Thank you so much, Sara! I always appreciate your support, connection and thoughtful words – means a lot to me!! Much love, dear friend π€π€
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Yes! A constant practice, of letting go! I keep coming back to this as well. We’re on the same wavelength. It was so good for me to be able to immerse myself in a new scene lately… and allow myself to witness, even within my own state of mind, that all things fade, change and recur with time. Much love to you as always, beautiful and truly fearless free soul! xoxoxo
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Yes indeed!!! Aww I feel the same, a lot of your poems always align with exactly what I need to hear!! Iβm so happy to hear that, and yes, itβs a beautiful realization!! Thank you so much for your always thoughtful words, loving connection and touching support – always means more than words can say!!! Big hugs and love, amazing soul π€π€π€
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Honestly you really, really are an amazing soul. I don’t know how you do it so consistently but I admire it, hugely… it’s beautiful and inspiring. Love your work dear gal xoxoxoxoxo
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Lia, youβre seriously the best. I canβt thank you enough for all the love and deeply touching words youβve shown me! Itβs easy with awesome people like you!!! Love you, amazing friend π€π€π€
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