Yesterday, I was reminded with such crystal-clear evidence that God is always leading the way to our dreams. While touring a new co-working space for women in Phoenix, Hera Hub, I was introduced to a woman who is an answer to my prayers.
Little did I know that by showing up for a tour (which I nearly cancelled), I'd be connected to the woman who will help me fulfill one of my biggest dreams: to work with kiddos who have endured trauma.
This got me thinking of the attempts we make to plan our lives down to every little detail and set long-term goals (all of which are important). Joseph Campbell's quote speaks so eloquently to this point:
"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."
When we have the entire vision for our life mapped out in our mind, it is a sure sign that our Ego is at work (using its favorite tool: control).
Quite often the vision we have in our mind is directly linked to the dreams placed on our heart; if we stick so closely to the plan (and every detail we've attached to it), we aren't remaining open to the nudges that God uses to guide us in a certain direction.
