Life has a funny way of surprising us. Just when we think we have everything figured out, something unexpected happens—a missed train, a canceled plan, a chance encounter—and suddenly, we’re forced to pivot. These unplanned moments can feel frustrating at first, especially when they disrupt our carefully laid-out schedules. But what if we saw them not as inconveniences, but as opportunities? What if we learned to embrace the beauty of the unexpected and trust that sometimes, the best moments in life are the ones we never saw coming? I was reminded of this recently during a trip that didn’t go at all as planned. I had meticulously organized every detail—flights,…