How many times have you taken “the long way” to get home, just because? I’d be willing to bet that you haven’t done it in a while. Why?
Because it’s slower. Because it’s longer. Because it wastes time.
And if you’re someone who loves control, that’s true. But are you absolutely sure that getting home quickly is the best option out of all possible options?
What if instead of racing home, you extended the journey? What if instead you took the long way around? Where would you end up? What might you see and do instead?
We lose the capacity for wonder, excitement and mystery when we try to control life. When you control, by definition, you’re saying to the world that you don’t want a surprise. You’re saying, “Nah I’m good, thanks. ”
The question is: How much of life are you missing out on? In your haste to control, how much are you not experiencing? How many things are you unconsciously saying no to?
The change here is simple. Let go of the plans. Extend the journey. Allow life to come in and surprise you.
It might just change your life.
A New Source Code 