Episode 82 - The Joy in Learning What Unfolds!

This Most Unbelievable Life!

Hello listeners! Here it is: the last episode before we pivot into Fall (and thus into season 7)!

As has been a trend in many episodes as of late, this one was recorded right on the heels of some travel by Paul to visit some family. What’s special about this bit of travel, however, was that, as so often happens in this life, things did not end up going exactly as anticipated.

It’s ok! It’s fine… everything is fine… but there was a delayed flight that was eventually canceled, an extra night in Saint Louis, a rescheduled flight, much more time than anticipated in O’Hare airport, and an arrival at home on Wednesday rather than Tuesday. All of this represented many opportunities to observe, pivot, adjust, adapt, and reorient to something else. Sure it was unexpected. Yes, what happened wasn’t what was supposed to” go do. Yet, life has a tendency to unfold as it will - regardless of our shoulds and supposed tos! Paul got a chance...many chances actually...to cultivate a practice of flexibility. This bit of travel offered ample opportunities to practice adjusting to something… different. And, as an intended podcast recording date was lost somewhere in the midst of his travel, Cheri got (a far more luxurious) opportunity to practice some flexibility as well!

Being adaptable and flexible as life unfolds can be sticky. In some cases, we’re willing to lean into whatever may come. Other times we really feel much rides on how things “ought” to unfold. Adjusting isn’t always comfortable to do without some resistance, especially at the end of a trip to see family when everyone involved is thinking about getting back home and back to work. How might we make these transitions as… well, not necessarily easier…probably not more comfortable...but maybe at least as painless as possible.

As stated in the episode, you can “should have” yourself all you want, but afterward, you’ll always find yourself in exactly the same place you are, having made no real progress toward pivoting to a resolution. Sometimes that’s ok though. Some sudden changes can take a moment or two to fully understand, process, internalize or even mourn if needed. On most occasions, even when we successfully pivot in the face of a sudden, unanticipated, or unexpected change, it can take a minute to let the pivot reorient itself within us and settle. In these cases it’s not a bad thing to ask for a few minutes to pause, breathe, and get in line with the new flow. It’s worth doing, because like it or not, that’s what seems to be happening, and joy can still be found in the most unexpected places!

Thanks for listening, all! We hope you like this one!

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