Predictability

Expect the Unexpected

“You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.”

Paulo Coelho

You know, Spirit gives each of us a special task to work on in our lifetime. This challenge weaves its way through all our days and into every aspect of our interactions with fellow humans. Mine is trust. I was born risk-aversive and have honed that skill for lo these many years. Changing the nature of this beastie is a lifelong learning curve.

About two weeks ago, I received a phone call out of the blue from one of my neighbors. She informed me that a friend of her's is interested in buying my house. My house is not on the market. My house is stuffed to the gills with 60 years of accumulated “stuff.” I glanced around and thought, how on earth could I even consider entertaining such a prospect? So, as usual, my answer was “NO.” That's always my first response when trust-risk issues present themselves. “No, it's not possible, I'm sorry!” Suffice it to say that this person who's interested in my house has pursued me relentlessly—with me running like a scalded dog in the other direction. I finally caved in and let her see the house assuming that if she saw what a mess it is, she wouldn't give it another thought. That didn't work. Today she's bringing her mate to see the house.

Oh, dear. Every time I feel comfortable, my guides and angels throw their nasty little metal darts into the works. You see, when you're too comfortable, you don't work on your assigned life task. That is not allowed. And they always have their way! It's not right. I don't know about you, but I get a bit tired of heavenly interventions. I'll bet you know exactly what I mean. Most of us really don't like surprises. On the other hand, as poet Carl Sandburg said, “Nearly all the best things that came to me in life have been unexpected, unplanned by me.” So, I guess I'll mop the floors and see what happens. It seems to be out of my hands anyway. I hope you have a totally predictable day.

                                                                  In the Spirit,

                                                                       Jane