A few years ago I bought a framed picture of a silhouette of a woman with this quote written on it “She took comfort in the pure randomness that surrounded her, accepting that no one escape, knowing that it could happen to anyone, at any time… pain, happiness, confusion, even love.”
I am quickly realizing that I do not live my life this way. I shy away from randomness and try to control it at all cost. I have to laugh at myself as I read this quote every morning. This is what I desire to do, but it is in no way I live my life. I bought the picture not because it resembled who I am, but more of who I long to be.
All of this to say, that I am trying to live with ambiguity in my life and appreciate the randomness. I will attempt to not control the unpredictable things in my life, but fully embrace them as the gift that they are.
5 comments:
Thanks for sharing this. What a challenge it is for me too - just to live with "whatever" comes.
yeah, I'm with you. I like to control as much as possible, but i think we might miss out on so much because of our desire to control.
control is overrated...not knowing what's going on...that's fun!
If you control everything in your life (or try), you fail to leave room for God to work unexpected blessings or your friends to provide pleasant surprises. Leave room for the possibility of something unexpected... sometimes what we are afraid turns out to be the most amazing blessings of them all. Love you much.
i miss you again
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