“Sometimes we must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”
What this quote means
Joseph Campbell invites us to a form of existential letting go. We all have plans and expectations, but life often takes its own course. Clinging rigidly to our plans can prevent us from seeing the opportunities that arise. Accepting the unexpected opens us to a richer, more authentic life. This quote encourages us to trust the process of life and embrace what is, rather than fighting against what might have been.
How to apply it daily
Write down a plan you had that didn't come to fruition, then reflect on what unexpected gifts that situation brought you.
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