Life doesn't always go according to plan,
We've all been there,
Someone else gets the job you wanted,
Relationships end out of nowhere,
Health problems show up uninvited,
When these things happen,
It's natural to ask why me.
We fight against these unexpected turns thinking we know exactly what would make us happy,
But looking back,
Having those wrong turns often led to something good.
Remember that job you lost that pushed you toward work you actually love,
Or that painful breakup that taught you what you really need in a relationship,
Or that tough challenge that showed you how strong you really are.
What if these weren't random bad luck,
But necessary parts of your journey.
Maybe being wise isn't about forcing life to follow our plan,
But learning to trust that the path makes sense,
Even when we can only understand it by looking backward.
Think about it like floating down a river instead of swimming against the current,
There's something powerful about learning to trust the flow of your life.
Let's explore this deeper trust through a meditation on flowing with life's currents rather than fighting against them.
Bring your awareness to this present moment as you sit with your eyes gently resting on the floor,
Feel the steady support beneath you,
And allow your breathing to find its natural rhythm.
As you settle into stillness,
Turn your attention to strengthening trust in the bigger plan.
Consider how the unfolding of life follows a wise if sometimes mysterious pattern that ultimately serves your highest good.
Visualize floating in a peaceful current of time.
Feel how this current carries you,
Sometimes through calm waters,
Sometimes through rapids,
But always forward on your journey.
Notice how each bend in the river reveals new landscapes,
Unexpected beauty and fresh opportunities that you could not have anticipated from your previous vantage point.
Silently affirm,
I trust each bend leads somewhere purposeful.
Recall a time when an apparent setback or disappointment eventually led to growth or a better outcome.
Feel the wisdom that came from that experience,
The deeper understanding of life's intricate design.
Allow this memory to strengthen your trust in present challenges.
What appears is an obstacle today may later be revealed as a redirecting force,
Guiding you to a greater fulfillment or protection.
As a trustee,
Recognize that your role includes adapting to the ever-changing flow with flexibility and faith.
You manage what's before you while remaining open to the bigger wisdom unfolding through your life.
Continue breathing calmly as you embrace this consciousness,
Strengthening trust in the bigger plan.
Carry this awareness with you today when facing uncertainty or changed plans.
Remember the rivers bends.
Each turn,
Though it may temporarily obscure your view,
Leads to new vistas and possibilities beyond your current sight.
Om Shanti I am peace.
