I’ve always had plans.
I wanted to graduate from college in four years, get a job, get married, buy a house, adopt a dog, and have a baby or two.
Life has a way of reminding you that you can’t control it. You can’t plan for what’s going to happen no matter how hard you try or how badly you want it. Even though I’m a planner I know that life isn’t going to go according to plan and my best laid plans will be thrown back in my face.
Even though I can’t control life making these plans still makes me feel like I have some control. When I feel anxious I make a list. Writing down the thoughts that are racing through my head helps me to feel like I’m in control. That’s how I feel about life too. I can’t control it but making these plans and lists makes me feel like I have a bit of control over the situation.
Right now I’m in a phase of my life where I am constantly reminded that I’m not in control. I have to have faith that there’s a plan for me that’s greater than the one I am wanting. I have to be patient and know that my time is coming.
I had a carefully laid plan for this year. I still have hope that it will be a good year it just won’t be what I had planned and that’s okay too.
Are you a planner? Are you usually able to stick to the plans that you make?
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Life of Hayley 
I am definitely a planner, but the past year and a bit it’s definitely taught me to go with the flow more – I say taught me – I’m still learning. But I think that’s the mystery of life and planning is great, but sometimes relaxing and letting life joyfully surprise us is the best way to go too. There’s a place for both planning, and beautiful surprises. The way I see it is, life is meant to be fun and whether you believe in God, the Universe, Source, whoever / whatever you believe in, ultimately, life wants what is best for you. So allow yourself to be blissfully surprised, make fun plans and know that it’s all happening FOR you, and many blessings are here and flowing. Lots of love gorgeous xxx
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As they say, man proposes and God disposes. Very relatable post. Couldn’t have said it better myself!
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I’m a planner and also very disappointed by how things never go according to plan haha I am learning to adjust though!
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