Just Do The Next Right Thing

It’s been quite a year, huh?

A global pandemic has shook the world to its core while pivotal social movements have challenged us to rethink our current ways of life.

Back in March, Frozen 2 was released early on Disney+. I, along with many kids and former kids, greatly appreciated this amidst a world on lockdown. While the original film is still far superior, Frozen 2 offered me a few moments of reflection more intricate than its predecessor.

There’s a scene where Queen Elsa is going through an extremely challenging time. Grand Pabbie, a wise old troll, calms her anxiety with this one simple piece of advice — “When one can see no future, all one can do is the next right thing.”

I’ve recounted this scene time and time again over the last 10 months. It’s helped me realize that the best way to navigate an uncertain future is to make the most of the present moment. All we can do is the next right thing.

That may mean working on an overdue project, building up the courage to make an important phone call, or taking a shower for the first time in 3 days. Whatever it is, just do the next right thing.

Gosh. We humans are so wired for certainty! Finding peace amidst turmoil is exhausting, but the key has been learning to live with questions that don’t have…