Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans." John LennonSo while I am someone who more often adheres to such adages as "A failure to plan is a plan to fail." and "A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow." than the Lennon quote above, I do see (now) that there is a balance to be found between the two perspectives.
I will likely always be more inclined to set out a plan (I love lists) for my day/week ahead, whether it be completing work related tasks, or making sure that there are ample supplies in the fridge/pantry for the upcoming week's meals, or even sussing out possible activities for the kids on the weekends so that I am at least somewhat prepared for the inevitable question of "what can I/we do now?" that surfaces at least once each Saturday and Sunday. I don't see that as a bad thing (no A-type would), or that I am missing out on life during those times of planning. But as time ticks on (faster and faster it seems) I am more able to let things happen as they may, and accept the other perspective of "let's see what happens" more often, finding that flexibility (even if I never will be able to touch my toes) that helps ensure I don't miss those amazing moments of spontenaiety that people call Life.
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