Trusting the Unknown: A Journey of Faith
Embracing New Chapters, The Divine Plan
How do you know which way to go when you’re faced with the unknown? How do you turn up the volume on your own guiding force?
If this made you stop and reflect, keep reading as Graham shares his journey, lessons learned, and thoughts on embracing the unknown.
Hello, and welcome to the newsletter!
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If you're new here, welcome! My name is Cyan, and I create this newsletter by weaving together mixed media, based on the interview-style conversations that Graham and I have. Our latest discussion was centred around trusting the unknown—a theme that’s especially relevant for Graham right now as he has just moved to Australia!
From excitement to uncertainty, we all navigate seasons of change in our own way. This conversation offers a glimpse into how embracing the unknown can lead to growth, resilience, and new perspectives.
Trusting the Unknown
To trust the unknown means embracing uncertainty, letting go of control, and having faith that the journey will lead to growth and new opportunities, even without knowing the outcome.
When asked to recount a moment in the last year in which he had to trust the unknown, Graham explained that there hasn’t been just one pivotal moment,
“It's been a continual process of trusting and stepping off into the unknown and that's what's beautiful about it is that it's not a one-time thing, it's a continual thing.”
He then revisits the moment when he made the life-changing decision to leave Heartland, where he had played Ty Borden for 14 seasons,
“That was the first time I consciously made a choice to trust in the unknown and move into it.”
Graham shared that leaving the show was a deliberate choice to embrace the unknown, which ultimately deepened his connection with a higher power. You can hear more of his thoughts on this in the video below.
The Heart Versus Mind
When navigating uncertainties, there is a balance between following your heart and listening to your mind. It's not always an easy decision, and sometimes it requires tuning into both intuition and logic
Graham explained that following the heart isn't about simply following emotions, but rather about feeling a calling to do something and trusting your intuition. He emphasized that the mind plays a crucial role in navigating life effectively. It's not about living emotionally, but finding a balance where intuition is respected and the mind helps guide decisions and planning.
“The key that I've learned is that it's a constant checking in and being present with what's going on inside. What am I feeling? What am I intuiting about what's happening.”
It’s a continuous process of tuning in and adjusting, with a clear goal in mind but a willingness to adapt as the journey unfolds.
Practices to help cultivate balance between the heart and mind
Heart-Centered Meditation – Focus on your heart during meditation to connect intuition with clarity.
Mindful Decision-Making – Pause and check in with both heart and mind when making decisions.
Gratitude Practice – Reflect daily on things you're grateful for to center the heart and mind.
Visualization – Visualize viable options to balance intuition and logic.
Creative Writing – Journal to express both rational thoughts and emotional insights.
Confronting and Overcoming Fear
When life presents us with a new direction—an opportunity to step into the unknown—it's natural to feel fear. Fear of making the wrong choice, fear of disappointing others, even fear of leaving behind what feels familiar and safe. These moments of uncertainty can be overwhelming, making us question whether we should take the leap or stay where we are.
But Graham points out that fear isn’t something to ignore. Instead, it can serve as a guide, revealing deeper truths about ourselves and what truly matters.
“It is important to step into fear, acknowledge it, and find the root cause.”
He shares a personal experience of confronting fear, highlighting the importance of facing it head-on in the video below.
What’s one fear you’ve confronted that led to a personal insight? How did you navigate through it?
Guidance for When You Feel Stuck
For many of us, feeling stuck comes from living within a familiar identity and routine that feels safe and comfortable. Often, the uncertainty about moving forward stems from unconsciously outsourcing our power—our sense of identity and self-worth—to external factors like our job, relationships, or social circles. The fear of stepping into the unknown isn’t just about change; it’s about the risk of losing the external validation that has defined us.
Graham shares the importance of:
“Coming home to yourself and choosing yourself, not in a selfish ‘I don't care about what other people think or feel’ way, but instead saying, ‘I'm going to honour what I'm feeling and value myself.’”
When asked what advice he would offer to someone feeling uncertain about their next steps, Graham shares several key insights, including:
Finding Stillness: It's important to take the time to enjoy your own company and find stillness within yourself. In those quiet moments, you can reconnect with your true essence.
Developing Your Own Compass: Graham encourages us to develop our own internal compass—trusting ourselves to guide the way, without relying solely on external influences or validation.
Choosing Your Path: Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to simply try something new, without the pressure of going all the way. As Graham puts it, “I wanted to explore something,” and even if it didn’t lead to the final destination, the experience itself was worth it.
You can watch Graham’s full reflection and insights below.
New Podcast Episode
Recommendations
Book Recommendation
Graham is reading Contesting: The Name It & Claim It Game: WINeuvers for WISHcraft by Helene Hadsell, edited by Carolyn Wilman. He describes it as a fun, easy read that explores themes of faith and the power of being specific in what you ask for. Check out more here 👉🏼
.Song Recommendation
Osuga by Djuma Soundsystem, Emok, and Olith
Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or Youtube.
Movie Recommendation
After 24 years, Graham finally watched The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for the first time, and he really enjoyed it!
Life Lately
As we shared at the beginning of this newsletter, Graham has made a big move to Australia! This exciting transition is pushing him to embrace uncertainty and step into new possibilities. While change can be daunting, it also opens the door to fresh experiences and creative growth. Stay tuned for a new project and other exciting updates for Time Has Come on the road in Australia!
As we reflect on Graham's insights, we also want to invite you to explore his Poetry Postcards and Poetry and Reflections Book as they are great additions to this Newsletter. These beautiful pieces continue to be a meaningful way to stay connected to his poetic reflections, whether for yourself or as a thoughtful gift.
As always, thank you for being here and sharing this space with us. I hope Graham’s insights spark some reflection and conversation in your own journey.
With gratitude & kindness,
Cyan
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