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Life’s Surprises: When the Unexpected Knocks on Your Door

Discover how unexpected moments can transform your life and reveal hidden strengths you never knew you had.

A 20-year-old, anonymous and irrelevant, can change the world. Our dear Samer Agi wrote impeccably about this in his Newsletter, but I would like to piggyback on this and also talk about the unexpected, as I had already thought about the theme, but he was quicker.

Suddenly, a stranger climbs onto a roof and shoots at the candidate for the most important position on the planet. The shot hits the victim’s ear. The ear. A millimeter variation would have made the politician a dead man. A different body movement would have taken him from this Earth. It didn’t happen!

It seemed like something straight out of a Hollywood script. But it wasn’t fiction; it was pure reality. And from that moment on, everyone’s life would change drastically. After all, when the course of the U.S. Presidency is altered, the impact reverberates around the globe. Here, some reflections are in order. So, let’s begin:

First: in life, the unexpected needs to be within the expected. In

other words, no matter how much you try to predict what will happen, it won’t happen as you foresee. I learned this from Master Samer Agi by reading the classics of literature. So, I would like to explore a bit more, and imagine that

the unexpected can arise in our lives in unexpected and transformative ways. For example, the sudden diagnosis of an illness in a loved one. This unexpected event can deeply shake a family, but it can also reveal hidden strengths and unite people in ways they never imagined.

Or think about the emergence of a new job. Suddenly, an opportunity that seemed distant materializes, bringing with it new challenges and possibilities. Professional life can take a completely new direction, requiring continuous adaptation and learning.

And who has never dreamed of winning the lottery? A stroke of luck can instantly transform someone’s financial life, opening doors to dreams that once seemed unattainable. However, this sudden change also brings the need for wisdom and planning to deal with the new reality.

These examples show that the unexpected is a constant in our lives. It challenges us to be flexible, resilient, and to maintain hope, regardless

of the circumstances. After all, life is full of surprises, and it is our ability to adapt to them that defines our path.

Finally, what is the word that resonates in your heart today? Gratitude, Resilience, Faith, Hope, or Love for others? Regardless of the choice, remain serene and attentive to the messages from within (or from God, if you believe so). The answer will come in silence, bringing clarity and peace. Don’t forget that the unexpected will always be a part of our lives. Thank you for your time and attention!

Autor: Wagner Lourenço, advogado e escritor.

E-mail: advwagner1212@gmail.com