Do you ever really know what to do in life, or do you just hope that you don't end up completely shattered?

There are certain aspects in life that I am just completely passive in - which is against my personality. It's like I'd have to acknowledge this fragile side of me AND risk breaking if I move beyond being passive. But if I just sit back and ignore this part of me or desires that I have then I'm denying a piece of myself that God has created and possibly missing out on huge blessings.

I'm so confused.