Redirection
by Janet
Shlaes, Ph.D.
“As I look
back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from
something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better.”
~ Steve
Maraboli
Have you
ever had the experience of not getting what you wanted, only to discover years
later that this experience ultimately led you to something wonderful? Perhaps
it was a job that you interviewed for, a school that you applied for and failed
to get accepted, or even a relationship you desired that didn’t work out.
Steven Jobs, in his 2005 Stanford University commencement address talked about
“connecting the dots” in your life narrative, specifically regarding
understanding the unfolding of life events. He elaborates that you can only
understand your particular unfolding through looking backwards. According to
Steve, it’s almost impossible to fully understand your life experiences in the
present moment. Utilizing Steve’s wisdom, when I think about the various
circumstances and relationships that didn’t work out as desired, I feel extraordinarily
grateful for how these “disappointments” ultimately led me to people, places
and life adventures that were immensely gratifying. I invite you to take a
backwards view of your life, noticing the occasions where what didn’t work out
ultimately turned into something better suited for the unique and glorious
person you were becoming.
Janet
For addition insights and observations, check out the
following posts:
Embracing "Good Enough"
Breakdown to Breakthrough
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