“Before you cross the street take my hand. Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon
It’s said John Lennon wrote these words about his experiences with his young son. At that point in his life, he was in his second marriage to Yoko Ono, fame had struck, and it would have been so very easy to get caught up in making plans.
It happens all the time.
Life gets busy, overwhelm and stress show up, and you bypass doing the right thing in favour of the fast or convenient thing.
You put off saying I love you, thinking you have all the time in the world.
Sometimes you’re given a moment of grace, and time slows down.
Sometimes, you embrace that moment and change all your plans.
For love,
presence…
those parts of your life that make you whole.
You make room for flexibility.
You make requests.
You change your mind.
You choose what serves the moment, rather than the plans.
Just. Like. That.
Circumstances align, people show up, and your heart expands.
Life supports flexibility.
“No matter how many plans you make or how much in control you are, life is always winging it.” – Carroll Bryant
Life is always winging it.
Adapting, and evolving; that’s how we got here.
Which doesn’t mean never make plans.
Life isn’t an all or nothing game.
It means embrace what comes your way.
And trust you have everything you need.
We’re talking about yet another version of freedom, aren’t we, Sandi?
My thoughts are with you, Sandi. Thanks for sharing yours.
Great reminder to be flexible and always have a Plan B. Thanks for sharing and hope you have a good visit with your family.
I’ve always loved the John Lennon quote! I’m all for embracing life and it’s uncertainties.
Thanks for these great reminders Sandi!
I hope you have a great time with your folks! 😀 My life is a series of interruptions I love!
This is one of my favorite quotes of all time! And one i need to constantly remind myself.
Ditch the plan – follow your freedom and your soul’s calling. So glad you have the courage to do this Sandi!