It's funny how we always want to get things done right. I mean, it's how things are supposed to be. No one in their right and true sense would want to do something, hoping it goes wrong. That's why there's a thing as research, assessment, analysis and the sorts. These are measures to ensure that whatever is embarked upon yields productive results, and even maximum output.
The funny part though is that we sometimes find ourselves in a state where we become appreciative of things or plans we scheduled and possibly executed that turn out to go wrong the way. The twist there is, instead of getting pissed off and displeased about the outcome, in such moments we could be found saying “I'm grateful it didn't even work out” and the like.
How about those situations where we might be in regret for initially doing a thing, only to be caught rejoicing later, appreciating the fact that we did it? These are some of the things that happen with humans. I just couldn't help but realise that beyond our scepticism, our plans, and our prospective perceptions of some things or actions, they could still go the unintended way. Which in this case, is a beneficial way.
A wrong turn can turn a right one. However, a right turn can turn a wrong one as well. In this case, the positive expectation gets swallowed by some negative outcome. At the end, one would be left in regret. In moments like this, you'll find the statements, “had it been I knew...”, “I shouldn't have done it” and the like. Some even go on to attest that their inner self cautioned them on the matter but they didn't take heed.
What does it mean for all this now, if wrong steps can turn beneficial, and right ones, planted in every possible conviction and analysis turn out unfruitful? As I consider this, the forex traders easily crossed my mind. It's one of the places where this plays out very well. Nevertheless, in a general sense, this happens in life－to almost everyone, if not everyone.
As much as I like to do my research and have the basic idea on the ground for a design, I get caught at times with results unplanned and unexpected. Some of the final results of my design weren't the intended ideas. Due to a twitch, a misalignment, I end up creating something I didn't factor into the whole process of the graphic design. The funny part is how beautiful and appealing they do turn out in the end.
The texts weren't meant to be slant...
Some part wasn't what was intended...
There are other life scenarios in which this has happened. Like this one time, (it's a minor example by the way) I had to pick between two shirts. I did pick one, convinced it was the best to go with. But it followed almost immediately with regret. In the long run however, it proved a right and worthy choice. I was able to use it for many good purposes and was even admired.
This doesn't go without a stain on the fact that there were some decisions and actions I took, hopeful that they were the right thing to do at that moment or situation. Eventually, they proved me wrong. It goes both ways I guess. This has left me with the lesson that uncertainties are there as part of life.
Though we could feel confident about going into a thing, or regretful after, we have to learn to embrace these things and move on. When it goes right, that's great. When it goes wrong, we still move on. It's about understanding the dynamics and uncertainties of life－it's sometimes beyond our plans and expectations.
Images are mine.