When Life Throws You a Curveball

[View Online]( INSPIRATION [When Life Throws You a Curveball]( When the unexpected happens, you always have your inner core strength which cannot be taken from you. In life, we are always setting goals for ourselves and working to make them happen. This gives us focus and ensures that we use our time and energy efficiently and effectively. It also provides us with a sense of purpose and direction. We know where we are going and what we want to do. But quite often, due to forces outside our control, things do not go as we had planned—the flat tire on the way to the wedding, the unforeseen flu virus—and we have to adjust to a postponement or create a whole new set of circumstances. Even positive turns of fortune — an unexpected influx of cash or falling in love — require us to be flexible and to reconsider our plans and priorities, sometimes in the blink of an eye. This is what happens when life throws you a curveball. The ability to accept what is happening and let go of your original expectations is key when dealing with these unexpected turns of fate. We have a tendency to get stuck in our heads, clinging to an idea of how we think life should go, and we can have a hard time accepting anything that doesn’t comply with that idea. The fact is that life is unpredictable. The trip you thought was for business — and when the deal fell through, you got depressed — actually landed you at the airport two days earlier than planned so you could meet the love of your life. Your car breaks down, and you are late for an appointment. While it’s true that you never arrive at that important meeting, you end up spending a few relaxing hours with people you would never have met otherwise. In order to keep us awake to opportunity and to teach us equanimity, the universe throws us the occasional curveball. Remember that curveballs are not only life’s way of keeping us awake, which is a gift in and of itself; they are also often life’s way of bringing us wonderful surprises. Next time a curveball comes your way, take a deep breath, say thank you, and open your mind to a new opportunity.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Ending the Aftershocks of Traumatic Experiences]( Processing your trauma is key to living a purposeful life, free from pain. The only way out is through, which is the inspiration for therapist and coach Dr. Eric Maisel’s gentle, supportive course. Unpack your past — and how it’s affected your mind and body — and receive expert tools and practices for nurturing a wiser, more deliberate, more compassionate, more resilient you. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Pineal Gland Miracle to Unlock Your Third Eye]( - [20-Minute Metabolic Workout for Women]( - [Healing the Father Wound to Stop Self-Sabotage]( - [Meditations to Unravel Old Patterns and Reshape Your Brain]( Recommended For You [Be Free From Unhealthy Relationships]( [Learn More]( [Finding Peace in a Noisy Mind]( [Learn More]( [How to Find Peace Regardless of Your Circumstance]( [Learn More]( [Lose Emotional and Physical Weight With Tapping]( [Learn More]( [21 Tapping Meditations for Emotional Eating and Beyond]( [Learn More]( [Letting Go With Forgiveness]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [Talking to Dead People]( 3. [Soul Fire Dance Party]( 4. [Talking to Dead People]( 5. [20-Minute Metabolic Workout for Women]( 6. [Getting Unstuck]( 7. [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( 8. [Hormone-Balancing Workout to Stay Fit Over 50]( 9. [The Pineal Gland Miracle to Unlock Your Third Eye]( 10. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.