Comments on: The Flow Has A Plan

By: Jesse

Jesse — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:50:12 +0000

And wouldn’t it be nice if your daughter learned that if you allow part of a day to unfold of its own accord, some pretty wonderful things might happen that wouldn’t if you’ve got the whole day planned out.

That being said, some pretty crappy things could happen, too, but that’s all part of it. And ‘crappy’ is in the eye of the beholder. ;)

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 25 May 2010 04:48:38 +0000

My ex was the planner (of everything especially vacations). Vacations were very, very stressful because he always wanted to make sure everything went the way he planned it. I’m a go with the flow kind of person and I resisted his planning a lot of the time which contributed to the stress. My younger daughter is always asking “what’s the plan” or “what will we do when we get there” and I don’t always react very nicely. A lot of times I simply don’t know the answers and I wish she would just go with the flow. But reading this I realize that I need to be more aware of what she needs while also nudging her – gently – towards a more “go with the flow” attitude. Maybe I can learn to plan just enough structure to make us all happy while leaving space for people like Pablo – just like you did.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:30:03 +0000

Annie,

Must be that ESP thing. You’re spot on and you haven’t even seen all the pictures yet.

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:21:19 +0000

While reading this, I was there with you, breathing in the air, seeing Will & Jen play, see you, hand over eyes shielding the sun, I could see the shiny white boat, I could see the glass bottomed boat and the blue ocean, I envisioned the ‘puff fish’, the vendors, the huge cruise ship in the horizon. Thanks for an afternoon vacation!

By: Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:08:40 +0000

Donna and Pat,

It wasn’t until reading your comments that I realized that I was writing about trust. I was thinking about being comfortable in that space between plans and going with the flow.

But, of course… it’s all about trusting ourselves – our approaches to life; others and what they may bring into our lives; and in the end, it’s all about trusting in the universe.

I continue to learn through this blog, and the input from all of you.

Therein lies the lesson. It’s all about how we can light the way for each other.

Thank you. (f.u.n.)

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:46:08 +0000

What a lovely time you had. Pablo is definitely one of the angels among us. Sent to help you with trust – and you got it! There’s no end to the gifts.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:31:20 +0000

Donna,

That’s exactly what I keep learning – that the universe is safe and loving.

I/we just have to trust and open up.

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:13:08 +0000

Wow! I love how the Universe provided Pablo when you just opened up.

What a wonderful, loving story. I actually have tears in my eyes.

The Universe IS a safe, fun and loving place!