Life Happens FOR Us

I had a trip planned to Montreal today. I was heading there to interview a very inspiring person. Unfortunately he had to cancel last minute.

At first I was a little annoyed but that did not last long. I know that this individual is extremely busy and things like this often happen.

After that initial annoyance, the next thought came to mind.

This is happening FOR me.

Life is never happening TO me. It is always happening FOR me. There is always a reason. I may not see it right away but I know it to be true. There is always a silver lining or a lesson to be learned. The universe works in mysterious ways.

Life has too many moving parts. We'll never be able to predict everything that's going to happen. That does not mean we can't prepare but it does mean we should have a backup plan.

Plan for the worst. Expect the best.

In this particular case, my airbnb was already booked and paid for so I could not cancel it. So what to do? Loose the night in Montreal? Stay in Ottawa? Sullivan was looking forward to staying at Gramps' house so we have a free night...

Now it's a date night in MTL for Natasha and I! A much needed one I might add.

I guess it happened for US this time. Not just me.