Random Is Never Random

To get from point A to point B in life, we need to have some sort of plan as to how to get there. This goes for every aspect of our lives, from the physical to the spiritual. Whether it’s our schedule for the day, time spent with our family, or our spiritual work, we have a vision of the best course of action, and we do our utmost to act on that vision. Naturally, when our arrangements are thwarted, when life gets in the way, we become upset and disappointed.

However, kabbalists see a change of plans in a different light. From a spiritual perspective, it is more probable that the unplanned, or what we call random occurrences, are greater opportunities for connecting and revealing Light than what we originally had in mind.

When we set a course of action for ourselves, we hope what we are doing is right, but we can’t be sure. Whereas, when interruptions occur and we are thrust into situations we didn’t want to be in, the consciousness we want to have is, Who put us there? Of course, as individuals on a spiritual path, we know the answer to that question – the Light of the Creator.

This beautiful understanding reverses how we see mess-ups and mix-ups. When the unexpected, unscripted occurs, we can know for certain that this is where we are meant to be and what we are meant to do.

This is a very important distinction to make, which, when understood, can completely reorient how we view unpremeditated events. The less control we have over a situation, the more clearly and directly it is coming from the Creator, and, therefore, the greater an opportunity for connection.

A couple of weeks ago I was in Mexico City for the weekend. As we were returning home and as the plane was set to land in LAX, we were informed that the airport was closed, and we were rerouted to Ontario. From there they sent us back down to a small airport in Mexico for refueling, and then back to Mexico City!

After a night spent flying in circles, I arrived in Mexico City as the sun was rising and was met by Ariel, a Kabbalah Centre teacher and friend. Together we prayed our morning prayers right there in the waiting area. As we prayed, I turned to him and said, “It’s obviously important I pray here this morning. There is some Light I need to reveal here.”

I told him I am always happier when things don’t go according to plan for this very reason. Let’s suppose I had made it back to LA and prayed according to my usual schedule. My hope would have been that my prayers revealed the most Light possible, and yet I couldn’t be sure they would. However, because I was put back in Mexico – not by my own plan – I was certain it was the greatest opportunity for me to reveal the most Light. Rather than be disappointed that my plan got messed up, I was excited to know that this was exactly where my greatest revelation would occur.

This week know that when your best laid plans go awry, it is a sign that the Creator is showing you a clear path. Instead of worrying and reacting, just change your perception from being a victim of events to realizing, “I am being guided towards what I am meant to do.” Know that whatever the situation is, you can accomplish much more now than with what you had originally planned!