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When Plans Fail
Hey everyone, Just a small anecdote I wanted to share. Every morning I start my day the same way. I grab my mug, brew my favorite coffee, and take 15 quiet minutes before the chaos begins. It is the one thing I never skip. But today I walked into the kitchen and saw that the bag was empty. Just a few sad beans at the bottom. I forgot to buy more. I felt annoyed right away. I complained to myself that the whole day was already off track. So I put on my shoes and decided to walk to the little cafe nearby. I was upset about having to leave the house and talk to people before my coffee. But once I stepped outside something came over me. The air was cool and fresh. The sunrise painted the sky with pink and orange. My neighbor was out watering his roses and we shared a quick good morning. At the cafe the barista smiled at me. She had a cool galaxy tattoo and we chatted about the weather while she made my drink. Walking back home I realized I was never really mad about the coffee. I was mad that my plan had changed. I hold on so tightly to my routine that even small changes feel like world is gonna end. But that change gave me more than I expected. Fresh air. A sunrise. A kind word from a neighbor. A nice moment with a stranger. My broken routine turned into something better than my usual quiet morning. It made me think. Sometimes the best parts of life show up when our plans fall apart. Maybe the universe is not trying to ruin our day. Maybe it is just asking us to look up. What’s a story where a minor setback opened a door you didn’t see coming?
When Plans Fail
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This concept is mirroring my life right now. My partner and I have had some trouble with reactivity towards each other and we are taking a break. I've stayed with friends and I'm now in a hotel for a short time because he doesn't have a place to go. I have a tendency to isolate when things are difficult in my life and I am making sure I don't do this. I've been talking to friends and people in my meditation and healing school, and getting a lot of support. I feel like I've been met by love every day, and have such a wonderful community that will support me and help me get through this. I've been able to stay pretty even keeled, and even felt some moments of happiness with my friends, which I didn't really expect. I had a few social plans during this first little part of the break and I kept most of them, which I feel like has been huge for my sense of belonging and coming out of the shame closet. Each day I've had hugs from loved ones, people who listen, comfort and who make me laugh, and it seems like a breadcrumb path of clues to this mystery of how we can go forward in our relationship in a healthier way. I think this may turn into a two home relationship if we are able to make it work.
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@Luis Castro I really appreciate your encouragement and reflection. Thank you for listening and creating this space. 🙏🏼
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Painter, Art Teacher, Certified Therapeutic Arts Coach and Meditation Expert guiding people in personal liberation through tools of the imagination.

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