I sit these days, frozen, waiting for events to transpire before my next move. I’m plotting that move, knowing I have only partial control over how it will unfold.
I could get out there again and face the odds I faced before, with likely the same results. Nothing has changed that would make me think otherwise, which is why I’m waiting. In the meantime it seems my body is beginning to betray me.
Life happens while you’re making other plans. I’ve heard that one hundred times or more, and laughed and shook my head along with the others. Of course that’s true! Events conspire to re-direct our routes, or force us to remain on the same ones, all the time.
I haven’t figured out yet how to grab hold of the reigns of my life and take control. I feel as if there is some leap of faith I haven’t yet taken that I need to be willing to risk, just once, and things will change for me.
Yet I have no idea what that might be. Perhaps it isn’t anything bold that needs to be done. Rather, I may need to quietly listen to the clues around me.
Or maybe I already have the wisdom to do the right thing, and I’m following it by patiently waiting for the proper timing, preparing myself for the future and doing my best with the opportunities I have now.
Because life isn’t about having control, but you can be prepared.
Leap, or sit still. I’ll trust my heart will know what to do at the moment it must decide.
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It sounds to me like you’re very thoughtful and aware. You want change in your life, but are open to it coming to you. I understand that!
Sometimes, it is all about trusting your heart and putting yourself out there. I wish you much luck with that, Belinda!
ps. The like button is still gone, btw.
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I let WordPress know about the like button, and they said it may be your browser or settings. Let me get back to you later with the specific questions they asked and info they need.
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I think you’re right – it must be my browser! Sorry to have bothered you with that because now I realize it’s probably on my end. Thanks though for solving it for me!
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Glad to help! 🙂
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I like the ‘sit quietly and listen to the clues around me’ part.
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Thank you…I think it’s a good way to gain perspective and hopefully, sufficient wisdom.
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