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We make plans about all that we want in life, but life makes its plans for us as well.
We have a good idea of the structure of how we want it to turn out, but something derails us along the way.
At times, these curve balls actually end up helping to straighten and put us on the right path.
It all depends on how we respond to the challenges and detours that we are offered.
Do we choose to see every strike and fall with a jaundiced eye?
Such an approach bodes chances that we could become embittered and probably lose sight of the little openings and apertures that these lessons offer.
We should focus on other possible alternatives that may be available to us.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
a cooking pot and twisted tales 
Well said Jacqueline. Great post. 🌵
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I thank God for the curve balls because I know they’re preparing me for what’s next. Great post!
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Without those balls, we won’t be strengthened nor prepared. Thanks Michelle 🙂
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I agree, this post actually reminds me of a saying “when you take your eye off your focus, all you see is distractions.
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I truly like this comment of yours Alicia. ‘When we take our eye off our focus, all we see is distractions.’ Thank you
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You are so right, Jacqui, we have to be able to deal with the curve balls in order to progress through life’s journey!
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Absolutely. We have to roll with them or get run over. Thanks Judy 🙂
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this post is dead-on. I am having a day filled with little derailments. Your post reminded me to change my frame of reference and seek the lesson in each snafu. Thank you for your words of wisdom! They were sorely needed today!
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It’s a pleasure that you find them useful. Thanks Melinda 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂 I look forward to them. They are nuggets of wisdom that get me thinking and I like that 🙂
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I’m sure you heard this joke. “Tell God you have a plan.” 😀Joe
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Ha, ha! I have come across that quote before. We propose, but God decides 🙂
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Exactly. But there’s another saying that brings Grace to this. When God answer your prayers it’s because there’s something better in the making.
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Absolutely true 🙂
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Reblog with best 💐💐💐
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Love your post – the perspective we take makes all the difference!
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It really does make a difference. Thank you 🙂
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Love this. This is such a coincidence. We have a similar life lesson going on in our house since last week. A family member is upset that her life plans are going nowhere near what was imagined. I keep reminding her that life can knock you on your behind and you will land so hard your drawers will end up around your feet. But, you catch you breath, get up, dust your behind off, pull up you big girl panties and have at it again by shifting your focus and being thankful for what you’ve got!!
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Oh I so love your comment. I really laughed out very loud at this. Honestly, we need spare big girl panties in our drawers for times such as these. Thanks my dear friend
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Yes indeed! Glad you liked it!:)
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