From the Editor's Computer
Have you had things going along very
smoothly? Don't think about it too hard, even smoothness for a mere 15
minutes will qualify. Then, just as you are getting into the groove,
something comes up to throw a curve at you.
I have had a couple of those types of
situations lately. Plans are in place, life is chugging along smoothly
and then I get a phone call, a visit, or an email that what was working
perfectly fine has to change. The change isn't always necessary, but it
is out of my hands.
So I am faced with doing a 180 turn, or
completely changing what was working quite perfectly prior to the notice.
I sit down and come up with new plans. If "A" happens I can do
this or this. On the other hand, if "B" happens then I
will have to that or that.
I get my options figured out and my best
case/worst case scenarios in place, and then I find out that there really will
be no change. Say what??
I think that Life sometimes throws those
curves at us just to see how serious we truly are about completing a goal,
following a certain path or committing to a decision. When we show that
we are determined to continue no matter how high the mountains we are
facing or outrageous the demands on us, then we have somehow proven that
we are worthy of the goal, commitment, or life path.
When it seems like your life is turning 180
on you, don't flip out, just remember you're faith in yourself is being tested.
Beth
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