We start each day on our THPL journey with the assumption that we will be able to get done what we plan to do. We live our lives pressing to get the most out of every day and that leaves little time for when things go awry. So, if we are not practiced at how to react in “unpredictable” times then what are we to do when things do not go as planned? The simple answer is to go back to all of the things that get us to success in our lives. We take on each challenge and put our best effort into moving forward. We use the skills that we built, like observation, problem solving, communication, clear thinking, and creativity. We add in our long term view of our lives, that we are moving in a good direction, that issues along the way are the texture that gives feeling to what we do. And then we reach out for help if all else fails to work. With resources, skills, experience and a good mindset we can get through just about any circumstance, even if it doesn’t feel good a the moment. And then sometime in the near future we will have chalked up whatever went off track to one of life’s moments. And it will have become that because we believe it to be true. THPL, a guidepost for challenging times…that is for sure…..

Loving life when I remember to take a deep breath…..