I read another quote this week that made me think. I know, I read too much. I should spend more time watching reality tv or playing video games.
The quote said, “Sometimes when things are falling apart they might actually be falling into place.”
I thought that was pretty good.
Speaking just for myself, I’ve had a little experience with things falling apart: body, general health, career. No biggie.
I’m not saying this was part of the plan but everything we experience does shape us and going through all this has brought me to a place where maybe I was supposed to be all along.
I stayed in the same position for years. It was safe and I could do everything with the kids that I needed to do. I was doing alright and would probably still be there if there wasn’t a change.
After that I looked for ways to keep doing what I had known for years until my health made me change my way of doing things. Was it a message? Or was it a way for things to fall into place?
I don’t really know. I think I’m still discovering where all the pieces may fall but that quote this week made me stop and think.
“Sometimes when things are falling apart they might actually be falling into place. ”
If you’re able to look back on those chaotic times, I’m sure you adapted, adjusted and turned out okay. It may not be what you wanted but it made you who you are.
I don’t mean to make light of it at all. I’m sure it was difficult when it happened. I was devastated when I was fired and I was really scared when I had my stroke. I remember thinking to myself, “S#@$! This is serious!” I had had problems before: tore my Achilles’ tendon; needed replacement surgery multiple times. This time, I knew life was going to seriously change.
Life was falling apart but since then, maybe things are actually falling into place.
I’ve heard it said before that sometimes we get so busy making a living that we don’t enjoy life. We’ll get to it later. Once I do this I’ll have time for that.
I have always believed that there is a plan for us all. I believe we have free will but I believe there is a plan. I wouldn’t be surprised that if we continually go down the wrong road or fail to advance that maybe things fall apart to put us on a course correction.
Things will change, sometimes dramatically. Just know that with patience and care you’ll be okay.
Trust that you’re being led to things falling into place. Keep an open mind and enjoy the ride.
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