Unexpected Truth...

We always sketch things way ahead of time. We do whatever, always oblivious of what the future may hold in store for us. Planning is an untold, unquestioned part of our life. But, is it always necessary that everything happens in just the way we want it to? More than often life brings in unexpected surprises as well as anguish that we had not planned for. We embrace all good that comes our way with open arms without forethought but are always miserable about the unpleasant things that happen to us. That’s human nature; it’s the way we react to things. Still, if we get only what we desire, what would we have? Luxuries? Comfort? Money? Fame? Success? That’s it? The person we love? And? What else do we get? Do we always ask for the right thing? If we get only that which we ask for, the most basic happiness would be missing, leaving a gaping void in our lives. Do we ask for the flowers to bloom? For the wind to blow? For the birds to sing? For the clouds to break into showers of rain?? No! Yet, we enjoy all these simple things that life offers us. We get so many things without asking that we forget to be grateful. We forget to marvel at the Lord’s might. When we get so many things without asking for, why can’t we accept a few unpleasant things that come across in our life without cribbing? Life is but a test put forth by the Maker of the Universe. Why don’t we enjoy it with all that it offers us? The thrill when we receive something unasked for is inexplicable. It may be anything, good tidings or suffering. Aren’t surprise gifts the best of the lot?