Holy shit... the universe/God has spoken loudly. Expect the Unexpeted.
I’m so in awe with realizing the gift of being divinely placed in Phoenix, Arizona.
I have gratitude for getting to spend unexpected time in nature, enjoy the warmth & sunshine, and for a new place to explore and hike.
Yesterday, I didn’t feel this way.
You see, I was supposed to meet up with a friend in Santa Fe, New Mexico last night. But the universe and the weather had different plans for me to be in Phoenix, Arizona instead.
It turns out Santa Fe was getting so much snow the last couple days that it might not be safe for my friend to get me at the airport anyway. And when I pictured this trip, I was excited to get away from snow and arctic temps in lieu of the typical warm, sunny weather that Santa Fe brings. Which wouldn’t have been the case today.
Yesterday was by far the hardest travel day I’ve ever experienced. Tiring, chaotic, disappointing, and stressful. What “should’ve” been a simple connecting flight, turned into a day from hell. I kept trying to stay positive but one thing after another kept knocking me down. Everything that could go wrong did. It wore on me only having 4 hours of sleep and almost 24 hours on planes and in airports. The snowy and arctic weather across the US made almost every flight delayed or canceled. I missed a connecting flight while my plane sat on the Chicago runway with no where to unload us. Then there were no flights for 2 days. So I opted to fly to Phoenix and decided to take my chances on a stand by ticket in Phoenix to Albuquerque last night but didn’t get on. Then they said they lost my bag, but then found it. Hotels were full, car rentals non existent. Finally found my bag, my hotel, and some semblance of peace as I settled in to a comfy bed.
When I woke up well-rested this morning, I was eager to make the most of my day. I stepped outside and was giddy with excitement for a day filled with sunshine and the unknown. I set out to rent a car and take myself on an adventure. And that’s what I did.
And it was glorious.
Isn’t this what life is all about?
Here’s my thoughts on my teachings from the school of hard knocks yesterday:
-The thing that you think is happening TO you might be a gift and might just be happening FOR you -Being comfortable with the discomfort and embracing the unknown takes courage , practice , and an intentional mind shift away from FEAR and CONTROL -The sooner we can accept things and let go of the need to control outside circumstances and attachments, the sooner we can enjoy what’s being given to us in any moment and have faith in our life path -Sunshine, nature, movement, laughter, connection, and good food are some of nature’s best medicine
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