Thoughts in Tangles

Life is a wild ride full of curveballs and surprises that can throw us for a loop. In the middle of all this mayhem comes Murphy's Law, the seemingly arbitrary yet amazingly accurate notion that states that if anything can go wrong, it most certainly will. Although this idea may seem gloomy at first look, accepting Murphy's Law can actually help us deal with life's challenges with humor and perseverance. That things don't always work out the way we expect them to is one of the most basic realities we face. Unanticipated events can creep into even the most well-planned events and routine daily tasks. We see Murphy's Law in action whenever unforeseen circumstances, such as bad weather that ruins outdoor plans or technical issues that derail crucial presentations, occur. But instead of seeing Murphy's Law as something to be frustrated about, try changing your perspective. When we accept that life is full of surprises, we may learn to be strong, flexible, a...