The Unpredictable Path

Posted on by Vinitha

“Where do you see yourself in five years?”
Isn’t that an insane question to ask anyone?
Who are we to know?
How can anyone predict what’s coming next? 

Of course, we can plan—
what we want to do,
where we want to go,
what we want to see—
but plans change
as days go by. 

And sometimes,
they crumble
without our permission. 

And sometimes,
that is how we arrive
somewhere better. 

Yes, paths change—
and somehow
we find
our way. 

© Vinitha Dileep

This piece is written in response to the two hundredth and ninety-ninth edition of Fiction Monday inspired by the word prompt – PREDICT hosted by yours truly. Do join in if you have a tale to tell.

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8 thoughts on “The Unpredictable Path”

  1. I’ve always thought the old “Where do you see yourself in five years?” was a dumb interview question. The right answer used to be something like, “On the other side of your desk.” But at some point, I realized I did NOT want any of my managers’ jobs. I liked being an individual contributor. I think that the last time I answered this question I said, “As speechwriter for the CEO.” Who was, at that time, Meg Whitman.

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  2. I think I make a mistake that I do not visualize my future
    in a complete way. Just steps and not the whole stair…
    I have to rethink this subject. Thank you!
    A fine week ahead, dear Vinitha!❤️😘

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    1. I don’t know that this is a bad approach – in some ways, it may be the best approach. See the next few steps, but be open to taking a door on one of the landings before you reach the highest floor. Don’t miss opportunities because you’re hyperfocused on the ultimate destination.

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      1. Thank you for your comment. Rethinking again, you are perfectly right.
        We have to be present and alert on the path, because anyway the journey
        could be more beautiful than the destination…

        All the best and a fine weekend, Holly Jahangiri.❤️😘

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  3. Petals of choices 

    fall over destiny’s paths 

    în the wind of chance.

    We find our way

    dancing our hopes and plans,

    between walls and chasms.

    Very inspiring poem!

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    1. I don’t know why the comment above is anonymous. I’ll sign here. Have a wonderful week ahead and lots of inspiration!

      Carmen Pricop

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