Road Less Traveled

I came across a SunStar column. Everything the author writes epitomizes my state of mind. I can empathize with the candid narration of the deviations of her master plans. Allow me to cite a few of mine:

I never forecasted I would be into business, but would have wished the lesser risk of corporate life. A glossophobic me never dreamed I would be a teacher, a trainer, a leader, a speaker, a writer, or a consultant. If given a choice, I prefer to contain my thoughts and insights.

I never envisioned singleness, neither forecasted celibacy. I anticipated for family and motherhood. I love romance, intimacy and children; but have not willed not having one.

I dream of migrating to a more civilized and economically stable society. Yet my hands are tied tending the demands of business.

I never programmed myself to be feisty, unwavering and free-spirited. Neither wanted to be stubborn and straightforward.  By no means have I planned for pain and heartbreak. Yet I have not envisioned that strength, wisdom and peace go with it.

Simply put, it is utterly amazing how God grants the most unexpected blessings of things I never longed for. Yet He deprives the innermost desires of my heart. He must have known better that I should be me. That I am where He wants me to be. That I did not fell from the universe to a life of errors, unlucky chances and poor choices.

Nothing happens by chance. Some things are meant to be. And some will never be!