Expect the Unexpected

Submitting an article for our TODAYWEDREAM website, is sometimes a challenge, however today, the theme of the article was staring me in the face. It was happening to me and for this reason, I decided to write about it.

It is called “EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED”. On my Instagram account, one of my hashtags is #expecttheunexpected however, while I try to be positive and view everything that happens to me in my life, as an opportunity for growth and newness, it is not always easy to live it.

The expected and the unexpected for me, go hand in hand, because when I reflect on the situation that is taking place around me, at this very moment, I am not surprised and yet, I am surprised. I also believe that I have partly contributed to the situation that I am living because of who I am. I also know that this too shall pass and as it always does, new exciting things come into play and things happen because they are meant to happen.

People come into our lives for a reason, a season and a lifetime and the following are not my words:

“People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.

When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.”

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.

It is said that love is blind, but friendship is clairvoyant.

Human connections are essential to health and well-being. Thank everyone whose presence in your life has made a difference.”

What can we learn or rather, what can I learn, from it all.

To live my truth and honour who I am.

To hold back and not give too much, too soon.

Whatever I do in life, is with the best intentions and I cannot control other people’s responses.

No matter how old you are, you never stop learning; about yourself.