What it Means to Expect the Unexpected
by Sueños on 02/21/17
This old adage seems paradoxical at first glance. Once something is expected it is no longer unexpected, but I see it slightly different. To expect the unexpected is to find events that would normally induce panic as ordinary as anything else. It is the serendipitous way of perceiving the world, in which we realize what we are getting is what we truly wanted to begin with. It is, in a sense, a form of surrender, through which we do our best with the opportunities we are given.
By living this mantra we don't have to experience frustration or misery, because each short-coming is another leaf on the tree so to speak. With this outlook, even the smallest inconvenience is a way for us to respond to situations as the people we would like to be. However, none of this is possible when the smallest inconvenience insights within us fear and rage. So, next time you find yourself faced with a frustrating situation, remember, you were expecting it anyway.
This is a guest post by one of our coaches Diego-Andreas. If you want to see more posts like this, check out his blog at www.wonderingintomyself.com
Comments (0)
