Friday, May 8, 2015

May 8: Writing Prompt #128-Success

Tell us about a time where everything you’d hoped would happen actually did.
Honestly, I can’t think of a time where everything I’d hoped would happen actually did.  There have been times and events in my life that turned out really well, and that I was very pleased with, but nothing is ever just what I hoped. So, let me clarify that a bit….this is not because I am so picky or OCD that nothing could ever meet my high expectations. It’s just because I think life is unpredictable and spontaneous, and in fact, this is one of my favorite bits of it. 

Life is messy, gray, complicated, and usually very different than what you always thought it would be.  You may end up having everything you hoped for, but it came to you in a very round about way.  Maybe I’m taking this prompt WAY too literally, but most of my hopes and dreams were only accomplished after a few painful learning experiences.  They didn’t just fall into place exactly how I hoped they would, but I do believe they happened just as they were supposed to.  Success comes with wisdom and hard work, at least it does for me.  What about you?  Tell me about a time everything happened exactly as you hoped it would. 

No comments: