Trying to plan for failure

"Failing to plan is planning to fail."

I've heard this old adage from several motivational business types, you know, the kind we all suspect the only person making money from following their advice is the business type themselves, through the sales of books espousing this stuff. While in a way the phrase makes sense, it in no way can encapsulate the frustration and often very real possibility that no matter how well you think you have things in hand, the Universe is gonna toss a little spice in just to make sure you're paying attention. 

Today is a great reminder: expected packages did not arrive, one garment arrived with damage to every single piece, and one box contained only one style out of two. Also, certain social media sites functioned only minimally. It was too hot outside. I had too much caffeine and spun out into a narrowly contained anxiety attack.  But this is normal. And when "normal" is chaotic, one learns to deal with it. Quiet days are much more unsettling. 

It's all okay. Some other items arrived. Problems will get solved. The heat will eventually be gone. The caffeine will wear off.  Fall will roll around and I will be okay because I'm prepared for whatever happens, even if I haven't planned for it because, as that other phrase goes, "failure is not an option." 

Have a good week.