Confidence and Adaptability Helps in Times of Disappointment

My confidence and ability to adapt sure came in handy this weekend.  I went to a seminar in Palm Springs, California and found out at the door that is was canceled because of an emergency that arose in the life of the program leader. 

Now, I understand that unforeseeable things happens, but as a rule, it is human nature, if you are not consciously managing it, to get upset under such circumstances.  And, of course, since I was not the only one impacted, I was certainly able to witness just this very thing happen in others. 

Again, this is understandable.  For me, and for others, we had spent significant money traveling there from around the country, and there is always a time and life management issue to deal with.  My first response was complete amazement and disbelief.  You see, I had spent my day traveling and had been looking forward to the event for two months. 

Also, as you know, one cannot exchange a non-refundable, non-stop flight from Chicago to Palms Springs on a day’s notice without paying an exorbitant amount of money for the change.  So, after the initial shock wore off over the next 5 minutes, I began to ask myself, what was the lesson here for me and how could I be flexible and make the most of the situation. 

Instead of raising my blood pressure and putting out negative vibes for others and myself, I decided to join the group of other women who had congregated and were sharing their feelings about what had just occurred for them as well. 

Having the confidence and clarity to be present and flexible helped me to see some personal big picture associations and to relax and set the intention to enjoy what ever came up.  Instead of planning my exit back to cold Chicago in a fit of self-sabotage, I decide to stay and enjoy the time alone and spa, meet new acquaintances and visit with a friend of mine who lived in the area. 

Actually, when I thought about it, I was actually back in August wishing for this very situation that I found myself unexpectedly in.  Sometime when we put a desire out to the Universe, even though we do not know HOW it will happen, and sometimes lack the insight on moving ahead proactively, the Universe in it’s infinite ability can create our heart’s desire even before we have realized what has happened. 

Back in August, even before I booked this event, I really wanted to just go to southern California and take a spa mini-break but I felt uncomfortable announcing to my family that I was going “for no reason but to relax” to a spa alone.  Having to attend a seminar gave me a reason, but it would have also made for a full and busy preoccupied weekend. 

As it turned out, I was able to take the much need and open-scheduled break I needed, plus meet some very nice women and visit my friends for dinner as well.  Having the confidence to be comfortable with people I had just met and being open to new experiences proved to be a great blessing and gave me a much-needed mini-vacation. 

It reinforced what I believe about trusting life. 

As they say, when life gives you lemons, learn to make lemonade.  You will certainly enjoy it better!