dailydatewithgod

We like to think we can control the results in our lives.  I have certainly had moments when I was dismayed by the effect of something because I was certain it would not happen that way. It is a bit like the old Yiddish adage: “Make plans, and God laughs.”   It simply points out that there are so many factors involved in the outcome of things that there is no way we could plan and account for them all.  One could use that as an excuse to not do anything.  We can ignore for the sake of the argument that it is actually not possible to not do anything because even what you are not doing anything the thing you are doing is nothing. On a deeper level, it is an opportunity to create a stronger connection between our heart and our head.  Most of the planning we do happens in our minds which then creates actions.  If we remember to involved our heart in the process then our whole selves are present for the outcome whether it is what we wanted or not.  Actively engaging our hearts creates the courageous space to move in the direction of what we hope while able to hold the space for the joy or disappointment we assign to the outcome.  The truth of who we are knows no matter the outcome, we can grow from it.  The core of our being is always trusting that no matter the outcome our essence cannot be undone by it.  Our hearts provide the lens through which we can see any outcome as the result of being in the game of life.  Dancing with outcomes in life is what living spiritually and from the space of love is all about.