I have learned that it's in the unexpected events that I experience the most learning, growth and at times the greatest joy. We can learn and even relearn important lessons from any experience. "What can I learn from this?" can be an insightful and life altering question to answer for ourselves.
Earlier today, I stopped at a gas station / mini market near my home to purchase my favorite canned soft drink. As I entered the market I walked to the cooler where I knew my particular soft drink is ALWAYS found. I opened the cooler door and saw that the space usually occupied by my drink was filled with a different drink. ZAP! My routine, which I had comfortably repeated many times before, was disrupted, thrown completely off! I just stood there... staring ... Kinda lost. I then heard a sweet soft voice say, "did you want this one?" I was a little stunned! There was no one standing anywhere near me. I looked around...nothing. Then, appearing directly before my eyes, was a gloved hand protruding from within the cooler holding my particular soft drink. Boy Howdy! I was taken back a bit. Then peering into the low light within the cooler I saw one of the employees gently smiling at me. She was restocking the coolers, recognized me and knows what I drink. My routine broken, I was preparing for disappointment, but no...I got the unexpected.
The unexpected serves a valued purpose. Cherish those events, opportunities and periods of growth.
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