“Serendipity is life's gift; our task is to be receptive.”
— Unknown
We often believe that sheer determination is the key to unlocking our goals, but there's another element that plays a crucial role... A lesson I learned on a snow-covered mountain.
Many winters ago, I decided to try snowboarding. The thrill of gliding down snowy slopes had always appealed to me. On my first day, I was faced with a steep hill that seemed more daunting than the gentle slopes I had practiced on.
I stood at the top, board strapped to my feet, hesitating. The descent looked intimidating, and every time I tried to push off, fear held me back.
After several false starts, I was about to unstrap my board and walk down, feeling a mix of disappointment and relief. But as I was contemplating this, a sudden gust of wind hit my back.
The unexpected push sent me gliding down the slope. There was no turning back. I wobbled, regained my balance, and to my surprise, I found myself enjoying the ride. By the time I reached the bottom, I was exhilarated.
It wasn't just my determination that got me down that hill. It was an unexpected nudge from nature.
THE GIFT OF UNEXPECTED NUDGES I believe this resonates with many of us... sometimes, nature gives us a little push. It's not always about sheer determination or effort... sometimes, it's about serendipity.
We do our part, and then we let go. We allow the universe, or in this case, nature, to guide us.
So today, may you step forward... and may you welcome the unexpected nudges that come your way.
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