What To Do When Life Throws You A Curve Ball
Life can be very unpredictable at times. Even though we feel we can map out every aspect of our lives, occasionally we do get thrown a curve ball that we hadn’t bargained for. Oft times, what appears to be a negative “curve ball” on the surface, later turns out to be the very opportunity that led to your success.
When you are forced to encounter these unpredictable turn of events you can either allow yourself to be swallowed up in the darkness or misery of uncertainty or you can pull up your boot straps and face the situation head on armed with the optimistic attitude that this craziness has to be part of a plan that will work in your favor. Only then will you be open and available to whatever opportunities that presented to you.
Even in my own life, while following a path I thought would lead to one thing, my plans were altered against my will and personal blueprint that I “knew” was designed for my life. As a result, a whole new arena was opened to me. Through some pretty rough times, costly experiences and intimate encounters with God, the wealth of wisdom I received is the most valuable possession I own. Now, on this side of those experiences I can say as the infamous poet Maya Angelou states; “I wouldn’t trade nothing for my journey”.
- Life doesn’t end because of a disruption: A disruption often launches you into uncharted territory. These uncertainties can cause you to experience a sense of detriment, but you have to remind yourself that you can and will survive this. Expressing your feelings may liberate you for a time but it’s important not to get caught up in the pain of the moment and to over analyze the situation. The rut of painful emotions will rob you of the valuable energy you need to heal and to move on. Get it out and get over it so you can keep going.
- Life has a process and stages of life: Life happens in chapters so don’t settle in and get comfortable in any phase of life. Just as anything out of season is spoiled, so it is with the seasons of life. If you try to hold onto a season that has passed it causes you to become “spoiled”. In order to be fresh for your next phase of life you have to be willing to leave what’s comfortable and embrace a “new” normal. In the words of a wise man named Solomon, “To everything there is a season and a time for a purpose under the sun”.
- Life doesn’t require you to know it all in advance: Sometime you are learning as you go. Whether travelling for our business or going to visit family my husband and I spend a lot of time driving on the interstate. Many times we’re travelling a rode we haven’t navigated before, one full of curves, hills and tunnels. We aren’t always sure what will be around the next corner, but just as we continue to drive forward regardless of the unknown, there are times we must do the same in our lives.
You never know when you go through that breakup, lose your job or even miss your train what’s really in store for you. Life isn’t about knowing what’s at the next corner of the map; it’s more about being open to change and exploring the unknown. Even with the most detailed plans we’ve designed for our lives, life can throw us a curve ball and cause a massive change to the game. It’s not what happens to us that matters most; it’s more about our response to the situation. When life throws you a curve ball, and don’t worry – it will, we can either curse it, swing at it, try and dodge it, or stay in the game and wait for the next pitch. Whatever you do remember,” Life is a journey; not a destination.”
See ya at the top!
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