It’s okay that your plans have changed.

 

Life has a funny way of leading us down paths we never anticipated. Remember those grand plans we made as we entered university and the dreams we thought were set in stone? When you start university, you hold all of these expectations. You might think you don’t, but you do. You have expectations for your classes, your courses, your lectures, your friends and your life. I can’t say exactly where these expectations come from. If I had to guess, I’d say they come from a little space inside your heart, where you’ve come to store all the ideas, plans and dreams you’ve developed over the years. By the time you first set foot on campus, the little space is overflowing with excitement. As Life really had its own ideas.

But you know what?
It’s okay that our plans have changed.
It’s what makes our story beautiful.

Everything we do has a purpose and direction. We plan, set goals, and work hard. It feels good when things go as planned. But we must understand that life is unpredictable. It's not fixed, but always changing.The plans we made in the past were based on what we knew and dreamed of back then. As time goes on, we learn, see things differently, and our dreams evolve.

It's actually wonderful. It shows how we've grown and adapted. Think about who we were when we first made those plans. Now think about who we are today. The difference isn't just in time, but also in what we've learned, the challenges we've faced, and the moments that moved us. We've changed and become a new version of ourselves. Life is always changing, and sometimes unexpectedly. It's easy to feel regret when things don't go as planned. But changes don't mean we're weak. They show our strength. They reveal our ability to follow our hearts and souls, even if it takes us to new places.

The detours we've taken and the surprises we've encountered make our story richer and more unique.

Sometimes, unexpected turns lead us to amazing places.

When we accept these changes, we're not forgetting our past or our dreams. We're respecting our growth. We're admitting that what we care about may have shifted, and that's okay. Our life story is made up of experiences, with each part building on the last. The new paths help us discover parts of ourselves we didn't know existed.

The suffering you’ve undergone has been a fire, hot with pain. And you, you have been a piece of iron. God, the divine blacksmith, has used this fire to form you into the truest version of yourself – a beautiful masterpiece made in his image. The long nights and puffy eyes have not gone to waste. They were necessary to get you to where you are today. Growing is painful, and college is where you go to grow. 

Once you realize this, things start to look up. Relationships come and go, but the ones that really matter stick. Your feeling of homesickness is still there, but it takes a backseat to the feeling of hope. Classes are still challenging, but you’re starting to get the hang of it. And soon enough, you come to realize that you’re genuinely glad you stuck it out. You are stronger after everything, and it shows. This was God’s plan all along.

 So, it's okay that our old plans have changed. Believe that life has a way of guiding us to where we should be, even if it's not where we originally thought. It's like a moment of brilliance, reminding us that we can handle change and find beauty in the unexpected. As we navigate these new experiences, let's have confidence and trust in our ability to create an incredible story, even if it's different from our original plan.

 Because in the end, it's not about the plans that changed; it's about the spirit that embraced change.

 

Are you still stuck with the initial plan you made before coming to Lagos State University if not in the comments pls 

 

Written by: Dark Clouds