The Best Laid Plans

Saturday, 30 May 2020

Elbow Wrench

Sometimes we create these wonderful plans in our head and have the best intentions of seeing them through. And yet, something always seems to get in the way of doing the things we say we love to do, whether it's writing, creating songs & art, or spending time with friends and family. Too tired, too distracted, too many other things vying for our attention. Tomorrow turns into next week, next month, next year. 

Eventually, serious things do get in the way. A car accident one year, something or another the next. But that's the way life goes and those of us who aren't struggling just to survive from day-to-day are blessed beyond measure. I, for one, often fail to fully appreciate the wonderful chances God has given me. Even second and third chances.

Life occasionally(?) throws a wrench at us, and when it does we can either use the opportunity to reflect on our priorities and refocus our attention to what's truly important or we can stay in autopilot until the next wrench comes along.

Come to think of it, the most captivating stories are the ones about people overcoming life's challenges, aren't they? Often one obstacle after another, after another. People overcoming addictions, treachery, assassination attempts, countless mishaps in far-away places. I think I'd rather write about it than live like that! 

Shall we then?

"Here's looking at you, kid"