Who I am today, could never have been imagined, in the mind of the person that I was twenty years ago. Nor, could I have known of the various changes in my life, that would bring me to my current identity, belief, and worldview. There is a Yiddish saying, Man makes plans, and G-d laughs. I have begun to laugh with Him, at this point in my life, whereas in the past, my heart was hardened against change. Especially, I was resistant towards the acceptance of unexpected changes in my own life.
Yet, to rise above the stance of viewing events within the framework of “cause and effect,” is to transcend the mechanics of the world, relationships, and chance. From a higher perspective, everything happens in accordance with G-d’s plan, ultimately for the good, regardless of the how’s, why’s, and a limited perspective that discolors the beautiful vessel being created. Namely, that vessel is made up of the elements of the earth, given a soul, and designed for an individually tailored purpose on this Earth.