It is that time of year again, and I am definitely feeling it this season. The weather is changing, the wind is blowing, it leaves a series of leaves and debris in its wake or it blows it all away. I am struggling with where I am in life and my approaching birthday; with the age of my children and their demanding needs. I remember when I made all the decisions, even if it was for them, such as, soccer, dance, drama; they were still designated around family time. I had complete control over the when and how of what went on in our family, but now I am an open book, my schedule, my calendar are completely at the mercy of what opportunities open up for my boys. Please don’t get me wrong, this is not a complaint, only an observation of how life is never what we plan. Actually if we try to plan everything out, I think that it is destined to switch up and change on us. It is the unexpected that approaches, must be embraced, never anticipated. For if we do, we are disappointed because life, like the wind, can change direction at any given moment. So expect the unexpected and learn to live life serendipitous. I remember when I first learned the meaning of that word and even at the tender age of 16, I recognized that it was not human nature. We plan each and every moment of our lives, forgetting to live in the moment. That is one thing I hope to instill within my children, even as I struggle with my own OCD, and nature of an Only child, with my need to control everyone and everything, It is a learning lesson for all of us, and in the end we will be better for it. So, I leave you with this thought…… at the wind blows, take it in, accept what may come, and then breathe it out. Life is Not what we make of it, but what we make of the hand that is dealt us, with the understanding that all of it can change at any moment.
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