Summary

The article discusses the concept of Divine Timing, suggesting that events unfold according to a higher order and that perceived coincidences are part of a predestined plan for personal growth and purpose.

Abstract

The author of the article reflects on the idea that nothing happens by chance and that all events are subject to Divine Timing. This perspective is illustrated through personal anecdotes, such as the author's delayed graduation which ultimately led to a unique career opportunity. The article emphasizes that every experience has a purpose and a lesson, contributing to an individual's journey towards their life purpose. It also touches on the importance of self-perception aligning with the Divine's plan to avoid misinterpreting life's timing. The author concludes by affirming self-acceptance and the perfection of one's unique path, shaped by all life experiences, in alignment with the Divine Timing.

Opinions

The author believes that what may seem serendipitous is actually an instance of Divine Timing, guiding individuals to their destined paths.
Experiences and lessons learned prepare individuals for future challenges and are part of a divine plan.
Choices made in alignment with one's purpose can lead to fulfillment and potentially avoid karmic redirection.
The author suggests that personal hardships and delays are not accidental but are integral to the Divine Plan.
Self-perception should align with the Divine's plan to recognize and receive blessings in a timely manner.
The author rejects the idea of perfection in imperfection, asserting that individuals are perfect despite their imperfections, which collectively define their unique identity.

All In Divine Timing

Nothing happens by chance.

There is no such thing as bad timing. There is only Divine Timing.

All things happen in Divine Timing — in the higher order of when they are meant to occur. It’s the premise behind the concept of Serendipity whose definition is the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Based on my own experience, I don’t believe that things happen by chance. What we may perceive as serendipitous may very well be an occurrence of Divine Timing.

There is a purpose and a lesson to be learned in every experience. The lesson we learn from each experience prepares us to tackle each subsequent experience and new lesson to learn; it’s all part of the divine plan to get us to our predestined path.

If we deal our fateful cards correctly — make choices for ourselves that are in alignment and balance—we may arrive at our life purpose sooner and avoid the torments of the karmic redirection.

“Things happen for you, not to you.” ~ unknown

My Twist Of Fate In Career

The recent passing of my graduate school advisor and professor, Dr. West, got me thinking about this very concept of Divine Timing.

Each Spring semester he would advise me to enroll in his mandatory Nonprofit/Public Sector course, a course that only he exclusively taught. My response to his advising was always the same.

“I’m sorry but I just can’t take that summer course while also coordinating a large-scale summer institute for the university.” This was a responsibility I held for four years. He repeatedly warned me that it would delay my graduation. And it very much did delay my graduation. It was my last traditional course before graduating with my MPA.

Now I can’t help but think just how fortunate I was to have held off taking that course. On one fateful day, while attending that very class, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presented itself to me. The perfect internship opportunity in my very field of grants: an Urban Fellowship that led straight to my current job and career.

So how do I know this opportunity was meant just for me? Because the fellowship project was never again replicated by my employer.

That was the Divine Plan all along. The hardships that led to my life circumstances which ultimately led to my graduation delays were all part of the bigger plan for me.

Self-Perception Can Misalign With Divine Timing

One’s perception of when things should occur may not always be in alignment with the Divine’s plan.

The challenge is to figure it out so as to prepare yourself to receive your blessings sooner. When Diving Timing presents itself, be ready so that you can hold on and find your way to your blessings.

I used to think, if only I had met my ex earlier…

Perhaps we could have been happier. Perhaps I could’ve avoided many challenging experiences. Perhaps I could’ve been a better wife. Perhaps I would have been a better person.

What nonsense! I didn’t meet him earlier because I wasn’t supposed to! That was my Ego speaking in response to my invisible, unhealed wounds. My soul knew better — way better. I just had to heal to see my truth.

Created Imperfectly Perfect On Divine’s Timeline

Who would I be today had I never experienced all those life experiences before he entered my life? Who would I be today without the lessons I learned because he entered my life? Who would I be today had I not experienced the hardships that made me the survivor I am today? Who would I be today had I not delayed my graduation?

As Dave Matthews Band sings…

I am who I am, who I am well, who am I? Requesting some enlightenment Could I have been anyone other than me?

No DMB! I could not have been anyone other than me. It was me all along - all the different parts of me. Those parts of me that I did recognize and those I did not, altogether make me who I am today.

Today, I am such a fan of myself for I truly love myself and all my imperfect perfections. Yes, I am imperfectly perfect, not perfectly imperfect! Why in the world is this famous phrase stated as perfectly imperfect? Are we not perfect despite our imperfections? I am perfect despite my imperfections! In fact, it is because of all my imperfections that I am made so perfectly me…all in Divine Time.