Anything can happen. Anything that does happen will be manageable and I will come out ahead.
That’s the kind of mindset you need to make it through life. You need to know that you cannot predict how the Universe will play out, but that no matter how it does, you’ll make it through.
We try so hard to plan for the future – we prepare, get our hopes up, save money, overthink every little detail… but how often does life play out exactly as you planned for?
The answer is rarely for me. So in order to “prepare”, all I can do is know that nothing will stop me and nothing can phase me. Sure there are things I’d like to happen, but sometimes I have no say in whether they do or not. All I can do is respond to how the Universe chooses to place the present moment before me. Of course this isn’t always easy. I have expectations, hopes, and desires for plans being made, the shift ahead of me, free time during the week, and so much more. But sometimes these things don’t play out like I initially anticipated.
You can spend all your time dwelling on how things happen or you can accept it and do what needs to be done. Honestly, there’s not really anything else you can do if you’re trying to improve your mindset. The initial shock of the unexpected moment may suck, but after that jolt of emotion, you have to catch yourself and refocus.
Life won’t play out how you want or hope, but with the right view of the world, that’s just fine. Have faith that life is working for you and that every change of plan, obstacle, and failure is lewading you towards something better. You will make it through if you focus on your response to the world and try your best to be good.
October 11, 2024
