FAITH it till you MAKE IT!

Faith, as defined by the Webster dictionary, is complete trust or confidence in someone or something. To have complete trust requires strong faith, wouldn't you agree?

As many of you know, I was laid off from my job of 18 years on February 4th. It happened quickly and, in my opinion, completely out of left field. But that’s not really the point. I bring it up because when things happen that are beyond our control—things we don’t understand—it can shake our faith. It can make us question: Is there really a God? Why is this happening to me? But why not me?

Never in my life did I imagine having to start over at age 50—having to figure life out all over again. But if I’m being honest, many of us never truly have it all figured out. We’re simply living one day, one moment at a time. Truth be told, I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. I didn’t really think about it much when I was younger, and now here I am… growing up again.

For most of my life, I’ve spent my time raising children—my own and others. I’ve helped build up other people’s dreams and encouraged them to reach their potential. Now I’m at a point in my life where I’m finally choosing me, and if I’m honest, that’s a little scary. Building a life that I don't need a vacation from because that is what's included already.

Each day I’m unlearning who I had to become just to survive. I’m trying not to operate from a place of trauma or fall back into what’s familiar simply because it’s comfortable. Instead, I’m learning to step forward into something new.

To say I’m not scared about what’s next would be a lie. But what I’ve come to understand is that my confidence doesn’t come from having all the answers—it comes from having the courage to move forward despite the unknown.

I have said this time and time again, but let me say it once more: I may not know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future. For that, I am grateful.

If you’re in a season of uncertainty right now—starting over, questioning things, or wondering what’s next—don’t give up. Keep moving forward, keep believing and keep trusting. Sometimes you just have to faith it… until you make it.

**If this message resonates with you, share it with someone who may need a little encouragement today**

Sending you love, light and positive vibes,

Cassie K.

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#CassieKarch

"Always remember to LIVE life to the fullest, LAUGH at everything and to LOVE unconditionally!"