When it comes to planning our lives, things don’t always work out, and we’re faced with unexpected choices. You might have heard the expression “The best laid plans of mice and men,” inspired by Robert Burns’ poem To a Mouse. It simply means that no matter how well we plan, things can go wrong. It’s during these times that we have a choice; we can fight the unexpected, or we can go with the flow.
Resisting the inevitable is like swimming upstream against the current. It’s possible to gain something from this, but is it worth the exhaustion? Another option is to flow with the current. In this more relaxed state, our creative minds can work better, and we are open to opportunities that might otherwise be missed. When things don’t go as planned, there is usually a better outcome.
The next time life smacks you with disappointment, try leaning into the feelings as you let go of the outcome. Just wait and see what happens. You might be surprised to find a brighter idea or an unexpected alternative emerging from the universe’s treasure trove. Try this a few times and take note of the outcomes. It won’t take long to realize that getting upset when the best-laid plans don’t work is a miracle in disguise.
Having faith in the unknown requires spiritual maturity. The only way to build that strength is through practice—letting go, going with the flow, and allowing the magic to happen.
Whether you believe it or not, you are entitled to miracles.
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Donna Marks is an educator, licensed psychotherapist, and addictions counselor in Palm Beach, Florida. She has worked with over 6,000 clients. Donna’s struggle with addiction brought her to a worldwide search for healing. She became licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in 1987. In 1989, she earned a Doctorate Degree in Adult Education, then became Certified in Addictions, Gestalt Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Hypnosis, and Sex Therapy. Donna developed an award-winning addiction training program at Palm Beach Community College. She co-owns an outpatient treatment program and serves as a consultant to treatment centers. For 36 years, she has taught A Course in Miracles.
Donna is the author of three books: the multi-award-winning title Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure, and Learn, Grow, Forgive: A Path to Spiritual Success, The Healing Moment: Seven Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles of Love, and her latest fiction, Fortis & Sapiente – A Tale of Two Lovers Who Successfully Navigate the Murky Waters of Love. Donna is a public speaker and has shared her methods with millions of listeners on podcasts and radio shows.
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