From my previous posts, we all know that I am a planner (however, it's a tad less extreme than it used to be. Baby steps you know?). I like to know what's happening, which every time I say that, it sounds a little bit sillier. Plans are good, but I'm learning to let go of having everything be so concrete, and I like it.
I used to think that plans were necessary, and while sometimes they are, a lot of the times they aren't. Plans are helpful guidelines, not the end all be all. Plans don't always help you get where you're going, sometimes they are a hindrance.
Let's think about it this way. I am planning going somewhere. I will leave at a certain time, I will get onto the freeway, I will arrive at a certain time. Sounds like a good sensible plan, right? But then as your driving, you hear that there was an accident on your route that caused a traffic jam, do you continue with your plan? No. Unless you are a complete fool, then maybe you might. You find another way to get where you are going that won't put you into gridlock. You change your plans and don't think twice about it.
Plans are good, but you have to be flexible and know when it's time to let go. Don't hold on to your plans so much that it stops you from doing something big or meeting someone amazing. While you may have one plan, just remember there are millions of other opportunities out there as well.
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