Remove the Blinders

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.  

~E.M. Forster

Often we are caught up in what we think we should be doing.  We do what we think others expect from us, what makes the most sense.  We plan, plan, plan and execute.  We create a facade of having control over all aspects of our life and events.  When something does not go as planned, we become discouraged and upset over being derailed.  Sometimes being thrown off track is exactly what we need to get us on the right track.  Wonderful and amazing things are waiting for you.  Take the time to slow down.  Glimpse the choices and opportunities that present themselves to you daily.  Planning is important in order to achieve your goals.  But do not create such rigid plans that you cannot reorganize and course correct your path along the way.  Remove the blinders from your plans and see the possibilities all around you.

repost from 5/12/11