The Best Laid Plans...

[comes_the_light]

For over a year now, I have had a specific life plan in place. Summer of 2007 represented many life changes for me and so, after many months of preparations, I was ready to put my plan into action. And then life got in the way

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Letting Go And Losing Control

[anonymous]

This post reminded me a lot of what I have been going through (the inner conflict which you commented on - http://chaordstudios2.blogspot.com is part of the fallout). No matter how much we plan and try and control things life just ends up getting in the way.

I was fired from my job because of a vindictive manager who wanted me gone. I have spent 2 years knowing that this was the inevitable outcome but nothing can prepare you for the reality. For as much of a control freak as I am this put me into a tailspin.

Ordinarily this would have been enough to drive me back to the self injury... especially since it was compounded by my parents announcing that they were getting a divorce. But I have had a few people supporting me and have really discovered that everything really does happen for a reason.

It is about faith. It is also about learning to let go and not always be in control. It is a struggle and like anything in life best taken one day at a time. :o)

Re: Letting Go And Losing Control

[comes_the_light]

It is amazing how much we learn about ourselves in times of adversity. I fight so hard to maintain control in my life, but it is is situations where I feel like I have no control, that I usually grow the most. This is a painful process that I hate and fight constantly, but once the challenge is over, I usually realize I am stronger than I thought I was and am better equipped to handle other challenges that life throws my way. I think it's important for people to share these times of struggle in their lives with others. Our society doesn't seem to recognize the importance of this part of the journey. The end result isn't always the best part of the journey.