"The ability to acceptwhat is happening and let go of your original expectations is key when dealing with these unexpected turns of fate."

Date:   3/27/2006 1:06:56 PM ( 18 y ago)

Embracing Unpredictability
When Life Throws You A Curve Ball

In life, we are always setting goals for ourselves and working to make
them happen. This gives us focus and ensures that we use our time and
energy efficiently and effectively. It also provides us with a sense of
purpose and direction. We know where we are going and what we want to
do. But quite often, due to forces outside our control, things do not go
as we had planned-the flat tire on the way to the wedding, the
unforeseen flu virus-and we have to adjust to a postponement or create a whole
new set of circumstances. Even positive turns of fortune - an
unexpected influx of cash or falling in love - require us to be flexible and to
reconsider our plans and priorities, sometimes in the blink of an eye.
This is what happens when life throws you a curve ball.

The ability to acceptwhat is happening and let go of your original
expectations is key when dealing with these unexpected turns of fate. We
have a tendency to get stuck in our heads, clinging to an idea of how we
think life should go, and we can have a hard time accepting anything
that doesn't comply with that idea. The fact is that life is
unpredictable. The trip you thought was for business - and when the deal fell
through, you got depressed - actually landed you at the airport two days
earlier than planned so you could meet the love of your life. Your car
breaks down, and you are late for an appointment. While it's true that you
never arrive at that important meeting, you end up spending a few
relaxing hours with people you would never have met otherwise.

In order to keep us awake to opportunity and to teach us equanimity,
the universe throws us the occasional curve ball. Remember that curve
balls are not only life's way of keeping us awake, which is a gift in and
of itself; they are alsooften life's way of bringing us wonderful
surprises. Next time a curve ball comes your way, take a deep breath, say
thank you, and open your mind to a new opportunity.

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