Great piece Diana. It evokes for me what Saul Levine, M.D., said very well in an article he penned for Psychology Today:

“'Mann Tracht, Un Gott Lacht' is an old Yiddish adage meaning, 'Man Plans, and God Laughs.' Despite our most careful planning, the Road of Life is unpredictable. We might have driving and destination strategies but scenic new vistas might beckon us or unforeseen roadblocks can deter us.

Our best-laid plans in life can be upended by unexpected changes, which could be either disappointing or exhilarating. Personal or other setbacks, losses of loved ones, illnesses or accidents, broken hearts or tortured souls, are not uncommon occurrences in our lives. On the other hand, fate can provide unanticipated good fortune or heartening experiences." I discussed that in this piece that you read back in March. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/life-is-school-for-the-soul-9b081dbe8453