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Ah, the ebbs and flows of our lives.
Pretty much on a regular basis we find ourselves wondering how to cope with the unexpected “new something” that has just occurred, potentially rendering havoc of all manner and kind.
So here’s a thought: Consider becoming more flexible, with both your thinking and your actions or should I say reaction (humans are very reactionary by nature).
Consider adapting to your life experiences instead of rigidly always sticking to a previously determined game plan. There are no guarantees in one’s life. No sure thing. Often you get to where you want to be – by going the (perceived) wrong way!
Who knew?
Well, personally I do have more than just a bit of a clue (Alastair, of “A Mixed Bag” has it on good authority – his own, and I do appreciate the compliment, that I am originally from another planet – perhaps, LOL – where we are ahead of earth beings in various matters) however, regarding the subject of “Going With The Flow”, I believe this is something you should learn for yourself. Don’t take my other worldy word for it.
The next time life leaps up and takes a bite out of you, don’t be so quick to fight it. Look beyond the obvious of what is happening. Is it an opportunity in disguise? Is it a clue to change directions? Is it a hint to pay more attention to a thing that would be beneficial to you in the long run. You can’t know if you stay too restrictive with your decisions, can you?
Just something to think on – at least a little – every now and then – in between your being social correct.
One more thought:
“Do remember that in The Book of Life
the Page you’re on … should always be your own.
This is your life … Your Write of Passage” ~ PennyQuote, 2014
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A very special friend of mine, Lisa, of Playamart – Zeebra Designs, whose current home is in Ecuador, suggested the following post be added to this one. I agree completely with her. http://playamart.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/the-undertow/. Definitely of value and worth the clicking through and reading! Thank you, Lisa.
The Why About This 
Today didn’t start off on a good page. But – as the day went on – things got better. So glad that things always somehow do get better.
Hope that your today & every day is great fave neighb!
xo 🙂 🙂 xo
Thank you RoSy! I’m hoping you are continuing to be on a good page, pal and neighbor of mine! 🙂 xo
Excellent post Penny. I know just the person who will benefit from your poignant words. Thanks! 🙂
I do hope so and again I pass along the words … I am right here, if needed, LuAnn. Do take care of you, please!!!! 🙂
Thank you so much. I will definitely keep that in mind.
Yep, you are definitely out of this world, Penny hehe. Thank you so much for mentioning my blog I really appreciate that.
Everybody has their flaws, and it is these flaws that allows us to reach where we want to be, or need to be. It is these flaws that create the undertow of our lives, and drag us on a meandering path to our destiny.
I love that poem as well.
Thank you, Alastair. Flaws do do all of that don’t they? I like being out of this world (in reality would be even better, my relatives are very late in picking me back up!) 😀 xx
I think I may have seen your relatives being chased by some F-14s the other day. It was something from Space Family Robinson.
:D, yes that sounds like them!
I may have got a photo as I was shooting the moon.
Actually, I did manage to get a shot of a couple of stars near the moon. It was due to the shutter speed and some of the other settings. I was surprised.
That sounds super re: the stars! How cool is that?
I was surprised. Stars were in my eyes hehe
filming over, as it were … LOL
Haha yes
This is where I am going this morning… in the unknown of work… so much new and changed…. I will be open and flexible….. How very timely your post is! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Penny!
Hello Ute, Thank you. I am so pleased my words were timely. I hope the day went well for you and that the rest of the week will also be a positive one, dearest friend! 🙂
Hi Penny, this is a great post. In terms of business, I find it a lot more easier to change and adapt my way of thinkng and behaviou, but I struggle with personal relationships because I can’t always see the benefits, just a lot of anguish.
Hi Penny, I am finding it hard to leave comments on your blog, because one text sentence I write, is running into the next. I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned it? (Hence the spelling errors.)
Looks like it was resolved. All is well on this end Sandra! 🙂
I agree with you. I can not think of a single personal relationship out there in our wide world where a part of the process seems to include anguish, sadly.
I think it’s harder to trust where emotions are involved. It’s a ‘feeling’ process, whereas business is more of a clinical/doing process.
You are right, Penny, to look leaping life as an opportunity or clue to change directions
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Thank you Yoshiko, I find it does seem to play out that way, in general anyway, my friend!
I’ll try to look at it this way, Penny, and thank you for your prompt reply
Hope this time works out, my friend 🙂
Agreed! I have met people who are scared of change and people who are excited by change, and the people who get excited about it seem to have a better time.
I think you’re right about that. I’ve had so much change in my life, some by choice and some not, but your thoughts on the subject do seem to hold true, in essence!
Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
Thank you!! Needed to hear this today!
Hello Horty and thank you dear friend. I understand perfectly. Hoping all is well and that you are, at the least, enjoy our holiday weekend dearest friend! xo
ah, dear penny! it’s my loss that my connection is so slow and undependable, as i miss so many of your posts and posts from many others.
this one loaded, but w/o the images.. i am replying via email, gracias wp for granting us that option!
the poem on this post belongs w/ your post as well! http://playamart.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/the-undertow/ i will hit ‘send’ and hope that it reaches you!
love lisa/z
Hi Lisa, so good to hear from you. Thank you. I agree with you and have added a link to your post in mine. Your post was so well-written, insightful and true.
Much love and well wishes … keep taking care of you,
Penny