The
Unplanned Beauty of the Unplanned
ser·en·dip·i·ty
ˌserənˈdipədē/
noun
1.
the occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way.
synonyms:
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happy coincidence
"the consequence of serendipity
is sometimes a brilliant discovery"
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I think surprises are
pretty cool. I like the raw,
transparency it taps into. Surprises are
often disarming and have the potential to reveal things with accuracy and
authenticity, and that can be very intimidating. And yet, it’s a predictable part of
life.
We should expect to be
surprised.
Perhaps a hope or idea
created space for an unplanned experience to come into your life. Maybe a friend or lover created an unexpected
event. Maybe you're the focus of 'The Fates' and everything lined up for you. All without your active input.
I’m intrigued by the
unexpected events that show up for me, and how they open the door to
spontaneity. Whether welcome or not,
these unforeseen moments offer me a chance to choose how I will respond.
Admittedly, I haven’t always been graceful or
even grateful when I’ve been surprised.
There are plenty of times I’ve wished for a rewind so I
could feel more comfortable and poised with my response, and yet even my dissatisfaction is a gift. It captures my attention and motivates me to evaluate, reframe and reform. And I suppose it will always be that
way. My evolution guarantees it.
I’ve found the more these unplanned events occur the better I receive.
In my opinion, it’s
courageous to greet the unplanned and treat it as a welcome friend. And why not?
Why not release the skepticism and jadedness that comes from unfulfilled
promises and controlled organization?
Why not run with the serendipity of the unplanned and smile at
coincidence? Why not let magic weigh in
and tilt your life a bit?
I think it’s beautiful.
When have you let spontaneity lead the way?
Let's skip a few rocks, and create some
ripples...
~Asia
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