Ever feel like life is just one detour after another? Like every time you think you’ve got it all figured out, the universe throws in a plot twist?

I’m cruising along, feeling confident, and then—bam—a roadblock, like a giant boulder in my path, forces me to reroute. Another detour, another delay.

I think I’ve got everything under control, all the ducks in a row, until I suddenly realize—there’s one duck I forgot to order.

Stuff happens. But that’s not where the real struggle lies…

The struggle is in wanting life to be different than it is.

Sure, some of this can be frustrating or even overwhelming. It can feel like everything’s falling apart. But when I stop and really think about it, the problem only exists “in theory.”

Does the detour actually do anything other than slow things down? Does the delay really put everything at risk, or just “the plan”? And that missing duck—does anyone but me even notice?

All this flux, all this chaos—it’s just life unfolding in its own unpredictable way. And when I look back, how many times have these so-called problems turned into blessings in disguise? How often do I have to remind myself that things happen for us, not to us?

I get it. This whole thing feels amplified for me right now because of the business move, the pressure to get the new space ready. But I’ve talked to friends who are going through their own versions of this. It’s like the universe is in a state of flux, and we’re all feeling it. And when I try to control it, to force things to go my way, everything feels more chaotic, more intense.

I don’t feel grounded when I’m trying to harness or contain the winds of change. Yet part of me fears that if I don’t exert some control, everything will fall apart. Yes, I know that’s overly dramatic, but in the moment, when it feels like life is tossing me around, it seems real.

That’s when I know it’s time to step away, find a quiet spot, and just slow down to catch my breath.

As I write this, I realize I’m about to publish a book on how to live an intentional life. It’s what I’ve spent the last 20 years focused on. I’m good at it—until I’m not. And even now, I can’t help but smile at myself, knowing that following the energy, staying present, and using my intuition are all principles I’ve relied on so many times before—principles that would serve me well in this moment.

But only if I’m willing to stop struggling. Only if I’m willing to let go.

So, what if instead of fighting the flow, we leaned into it? What if we embraced the detours, knowing they’re part of the journey? Let’s stop struggling against what is and start living in harmony with it.

Want to join me?