Que sera, sera
What will be, will be. Alles sal regkom. Things will work out. Go where the wind takes you.On the other hand - my personal mantra is ‘if not now, when?’ and my favourite, ‘You know all those things you've always wanted to do? You should go do them.’
Conflicting philosophies. I’ve learned that what I want isn’t always what I need, and that sometimes I should stop pushing and wait to see where the road leads. But it’s hard!
There are comments about that, but they aren’t part of the blog because the blog is about personal philosophies and what works for you, even if it wouldn’t necessarily work for others. So skip the comments and add your own. Mix up those metaphors
Right now, what I think I want isn’t working out. Time to stop paddling and wait for the next turn in the river. And hope, as always, there isn’t a waiting waterfall.
Que sera, sera.
I'm going to be rude and leave after I post this, as there is serious housework to do and that doesn't do itself while I sit cross-legged saying ommmmm. Okay, I never sit cross-legged saying ommmmmm. But it doesn't do itself.
I'll be back with coffee at some point, of course.
Comments (34)
Molly
Do you shape your own destiny, o r just go with the flow, wherever that flow takes you
You might think this is a safe answer and......
It is
She may mean something else .
But that was my take on it.
50/50 is a reasonable answer
I usually know left from right, up or down, but sometimes I'm inclined to flip a coin at the T junction. Yes, Alles SAL regkom. Just takes time.
I have been learning, and continue to learn, that some things require patience and perseverance. (Insert Ommmmmm here)
But i also know now when to give up the ghost
But what a ride, eh?
And boy does she ride that wave once she catches it
Que sera, sera.
Ommmm
Insert your own ommmm
That song makes me cry. I heard it 4 years ago for the first time.
Walks like a duck
Quacks like a duck
Then it sure aint a kiwi
The older I get - the less I believe in control and the more I believe in destiny.
At the moment, I'm trying to practise patience and acceptance. It's not easy...
If there are too many ghosts on your chosen path, you have to change route to reach your target.
And hope you don't get eaten en route
I mean you intended to be rude and don't baby sit this blog, but you've not only said yeah to each one but the usual you, you've examined and dissected every philosophy in every response and then declared your own personal conclusion on each one.
Meaning: you're so courteous if not dedicated in making each poster welcomed and entertained.
You know I don't only admire you, right? Heck I grieve if you aren't here because you're the spark of this blog land.
Pioneer spirit?
You're all doing it but let's make one thing clear. You food poisoned us in '95
Just joking (sort of)
Knowing when to pursue and knowing when to sit still. Recognize that there are times when opportunity knocks on your door or when you create them.
Anyways the question is you don't ask the question "what if" because everything you do or have done has a particular purpose that serves or served you well.
Life is how you make it and take it at the same time.
Fast forward to young adulthood when striking out on my own with full control of my decisions, I tended to make some good and some bad ones but learned from all.
What has led me to this particular juncture in my life was a decision along with my then husband to leave the comfort of family and home in our small town and its barren work landscape with few opportunities and travel to a location which afforded more hope for a better future and that was one of the hardest decisions I've made in my adulthood. However, it afforded us the chance to develop and follow careers as grown adults are apt to do. Without knowing the alternative which would have occurred had we not made the decision to leave I'll have to settle on the thought that it wasn't the worst decision I could have made but it left an empty spot in my heart from missing daily personal interaction with my family and the familiar shelter that only home can bring.
After 30 years, I have a comfortable retirement but was never able to put away the thought that I would eventually return to what I consider my real home. What that means is even in this late stage of life, considering that some things are outside my control, I still have a great deal of freedom and opportunity to customize my life experience by making a choice.
Imp, wow! and I can so identify with much of that
It is what it is.
I enjoy the practice of weeding out my preferences and moving toward them while focusing on releasing my attachment to the outcomes. It’s, needless to say, a constant practice.
For better or worse, I am a dabbler. Hands in many pots...jack of all trades. Good thing my name fits my lifestyle
Learning to trust Life is my main ‘goal’.
......so i sail no matter the waters. All else that i don't have the power upon, i file under destiny, ..........i let go. Que sera, sera.
Will I be pretty? Will I be rich? Here's what she'd say to me ...
The good thing is that you haven't capsized....actually it's the most important bit.... Alles SAL regkom, omdat 'n Boer maak 'n plan....elke keer