Embracing the unexpected from "summary" of The Black Swan by Mercedes Lackey
Imagine a world where everything unfolds exactly as planned. Where every event, every outcome, every twist and turn is predictable, controllable, and known in advance. A world devoid of surprises, devoid of the unexpected. It sounds like a dream come true, doesn't it? A world where we can chart our course with unwavering certainty, where we can navigate the waters of life without fear of being caught off guard. But here's the thing - such a world doesn't exist. In reality, the unexpected is an ever-present companion on our journey through life. It lurks in the shadows, waiting to pounce when we least expect it. And yet, rather than shunning the unexpected, rejecting it, or trying to eliminate it from our lives, perhaps we should consider embracing it. Embracing the unexpected doesn't mean resigning ourselves to a chaotic, unpredictable existence. It doesn't mean throwing caution to the wind and careening blindly through life, oblivious to the d...
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