“We’ll see”

This is probably the shortest title to any of my blog posts, but they do convey what the mind has to say. When there are overwhelming situations, loads of possibilities and equally prominent uncertainties, this short and quick formula comes to the rescue. As we enter into the maze of adulthood that only manages to confuse, it helps to think we will figure it out some way or the other. 

 I am amazed as I write this because growing up, I may be the last person to advocate ‘no planning, no thinking’ policy. Whenever life opened any doable activity or an interactive situation, I would jump at the opportunity of detailed planning. It helped to know how, when, why, where and what of things to be in charge. It might be something to do with being in control that kept me inclined towards plans all along. It was desirable and favorable to have an action plan in hand, not bothering much about the output.

It is only when the rosy days of childhood are replaced by constructive phase of decisive adulthood, it takes us towards the reality of life. I am sure many of my elders must have convinced me about the ill-effects of excessive planning or unnecessary overthinking; but I am also sure, I wouldn’t have understood them back then, right when everything seemed easy. This post is not designed to throw some kind of pessimistic light over planning. I must clear it out beforehand if it seems to steer in that direction. It is more of an easy way to look at change in outlook as we step from one phase to the other.

For many the phrase “We’ll see” stands for indecisiveness or the tendency to put off responsibilities. Though it may seem true in one context, there is another way to look at it. Often, not everything in life can be figured out the moment it unfolds. Reacting to something then and there may not lead to favorable solutions, when the time is not right. Our tendency to overthink about aspects not within reach can take us towards nothing but disappointment. Rather we can act on something when it presents itself in reality. We cannot possibly have all the answers to everything that seems tricky. At times, the key is to harbor patience. It is definitely the most difficult task in hand, but life teaches us the value of patience as we transit from one stage to the other.

‘We’ll see’ or ‘we’ll figure it out’ stands for the faith that things will fall into place if we believe in our actions. The efforts of thinking do not bear any results as much as the efforts of working on it. 

‘Plan in thought’ does not yield any output, it is the ‘plan in action’ that does the trick. This optimistic outlook for the future works in every kind of situation. Whether we are nervous for an upcoming major occasion with worrying thoughts about everything that can go wrong or whether we are sure of some sort of blunders, the primary essence is to believe. Believe that it will fall in place when the time is right. Being prepared from our end is one thing, but assuming the worst or bothering about something way in the future is another. It is good to collect resources and come equipped when needed. But not at the cost of playing with the present. The act of worrying under the disguise of planning drains away the much needed energy from tasks in hand.

 I look at uncertainties as the major players in this thought-process. Because situations can change without any prior notice and circumstances are meant to twist and turn at the least expected moment, the underlying factor is to breathe and believe. Believe in the fact that we can figure out the path ahead. Many of the things are meant to unfold at their own pace. No matter how much we hope to figure it out right now, it may not mean anything until the situation occurs. Till then, all we can do is trust in the reality that we can solve it when the time comes. Why overwhelm about the future when we can see it at a later point? Why not trust ourselves with the ability of figuring out things as and when they unwind? And why not wait for time to help us out in some way? They say time is the greatest healer. I do not know how far this is true because we cannot possibly hand over all our troubles to Mr. Time and wait for the magical result. Rather it helps to hold our horses till the situation arises. Irrespective of good or bad, desirable or undesirable situation - the central factor is to keep patience and trust in the reality of time.

 Try this exercise as a sincere request from my end. When you find yourself in an uncertain scenario with no possible ray of hope, you are clogged with worries to the brim, wondering why it happened, and how to solve it- look at your loved one with a smile and say “We’ll figure it out” or look at yourself in the mirror with confidence “We’ll see”, and observe the difference. I know it may not ease your stress. And I also understand, it may not evaporate the sorrow as much as you hope it does. But it does impart an unexplainable ray of strength. It stands for trusting in yourself and your life that it will illuminate in the least expected way. The key is to smile when everything seems to go south. Because these much needed words at the right moment stand for hidden inspiration at its best.

So at the end, what will you pick- “we’ll see” or “we’ll break our head” right here, right now for the unnecessary stress that follows? As for me, it’s a loud and clear “We’ll see”, not to bother till the moment stands here in front.