Sometimes I find myself planning so much that when something unexpected occurs, I need to pause and recalibrate. In the past, I would quickly focus on the negatives of the situation. However, recently, I have been changing my outlook. First, I consider my blessings, then I reflect on the situation I am being protected from. I no longer dwell on the negatives, as I recognise that every ‘no’ I received has led to the redirection I needed. It is so easy to get caught up in rigid planning, but there must be openness to let life guide us because things become more interesting when I loosen my grip a little.