What’s Next? August 13, 2018
Posted by nrhatch in Happiness, Humor, Life Balance, Meditation, Mindfulness.trackback
Peace in knowing . . . and in not knowing
Always prepared . . . to be unprepared
Reveling in the mystery
Surrounded by uncertainty
In a vast field of possibility
What’s next?
Who knows?
Aah . . . that’s better!
Spirit Lights The Way 
I remember those cats. Kliban, is that what they were called?
As for what’s next? I take it as it comes. Gotta trust the process.
I remember those too, Ally. Used to be on cards and things.
Yes! I think I might have had a sweatshirt with one of those cats on it. Funny the memories that flashed into my mind when I saw that cat.
I had a notepad with lots of Kliban’s cats . . . including this one which reminds me to Keep Breathing.
Taking it as it comes is a good “plan,” Ally ~> driving past our headlights works about as well as trying to push the stream.
I’m a little too type A…. I want to know what’s happening next. Give me a plan. And preferably a list and schedule!!
All my days go exactly as planned . . . as long as I PLAN to “go with the flow” (and/or PROCRASTINATE). 😀
Thank you wise friend 💛
Much (MOST) of life is outside our control ~> here’s to doing what we can with what we have where we are.
I fall into Rivergirl’s camp!
I used to be a Type A person who didn’t even want to consider moving from Plan A to Plan B. Making plans provided me with the illusion of control in a world overflowing with uncertainty. Now (most of the time) I’m content to go with the flow to see where it leads:
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. ~ Lao Tzu
I’m with Jill and rivergirl too. I try hard not to be but I am what I am!
On day to day matters (i.e., things that are arguably within my control), I still make lists. I usually know what’s for dinner, which bills need to be paid, and whether we’re out of chocolate.
But as to where the world is headed? I have no idea.
Well, that’s true. We have no control over that!
It used to make me “uneasy” . . . now I’m just glad that I am NOT “master and commander” of the Universe. 😀
Some stuff is just “outside my pay grade.”
If I had a staircase like that, I know what would happen next. I’d fire my carpenter.
Or at least take away his power tools! 😀
I was born Type A, I suppose, or at least conditioned to be very strategic and goal oriented. But age has taken the edge off of those notions, and I have slowly learned how to let go of the reins. I tend to be happier with the uncertainties and see that now as potential. My “need to know” habit has definitely softened. Age has some advantages perhaps? LOL!
I couldn’t agree more, Debra. And it’s a good thing that I’m no longer goal oriented since motivation and ambition have given way to procrastination and relaxation. LOL! 😀
Thank you for the “worth a fly by” link on Rufus’s interview. He will be most appreciative.
Rufus is Top Dog in my book! I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Thanks! I have a few in the making; just a few more dogs and creation scientists to interview.
Enjoyed your creation scientist post. You iz funny. 😀
I make plans, but you can’t plan everything. Surprises happen all the time, bringing with them things I hadn’t imagined and often appreciate.
Yes! Some surprises are better than what we had planned.
Everyone should have this on their refrigerator, where they see it often, to remind them that living in mystery is the BEST way to live. Love this. xo
I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed the post. Living in mystery is somewhat necessary . . . so we might as well enjoy the ride. 😀
👍💗