Episode #102: Go on a Side Quest: Let the Universe Surprise You

Have you ever noticed how the best things in life often show up when you’re not forcing them?

When you release control, soften your grip on the “how,” and let yourself be surprised, that’s when life gets magical.

In this week’s Trusting Dorothy podcast, I talk about something I like to call “going on a side quest.”

It’s when you say yes to something that feels like a full-body yes, not because you should, not because it’s on your goals list, but because it feels fun, aligned, and life-giving.

Holding the Big Dream... But Not Too Tightly

We all have big goals and desires, but when we grip them too tightly, they turn into pressure instead of inspiration.

When we trust instead of control, we create space ,space for the universe to move, for timing to unfold, and for miracles we couldn’t have planned.

It’s like floating with the current instead of swimming against it.

The Power of the Side Quest

A side quest might look like saying yes to a class, planning a trip, starting a hobby, or reconnecting with a passion you set aside.
These moments of curiosity and joy often become the exact medicine your main goal needed, fueling your creativity, energy, and perspective.

Creating Space for Alignment

Part of why I could recognize a new opportunity as a “yes” is because I’ve truly unbusy’d myself.
I’ve let go of the need to do it all, to chase every possibility, or to prove anything.
And that space, that stillness, has created room for intuition and joy to lead.

A good side quest doesn’t take away from your main goals.
It supports them, because when we’re energized, aligned, and fulfilled, everything else expands more easily.

Your Reminder

Life isn’t meant to be perfectly linear.
You can hold your vision and still follow joy.
You can stay committed and still explore curiosity.
You can dream big and still say yes to what feels good right now.

Because sometimes, the side quest becomes the main story.
Stay open, stay playful, and trust that every detour is part of your divine path.

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