Today I want to share with you something we often shy away from. It’s something we all experience but seldom appreciate as we should: the strange, unpredictable, and sometimes downright weird situations that come our way. We’re taught to fear them, to avoid them, or to think of them as obstacles. But in reality, these moments are the ones we should be most impressed by. Yes, that’s right, I’m talking about those moments when life doesn’t go according to plan, when things take a strange or unexpected turn. These moments—however uncomfortable or confusing—are some of the most powerful and transformative experiences we can have.
Now, I’m sure we can all agree that when life is smooth and predictable, it feels good. We like it when things go according to plan, when we know what to expect, and when the path in front of us is clear. But here’s the thing: growth doesn’t happen in the comfort zone. When life is easy, we might be content, but we’re not challenged. We’re not learning, and we’re certainly not discovering the depths of our own potential. It’s in those weird, unexpected situations that we’re given the chance to evolve, to rise above, and to become more than we ever thought possible.
Imagine for a moment that you’re walking down a familiar road, a road you’ve walked many times before. It’s flat, it’s easy, and there’s nothing surprising about it. You know exactly where it leads, and you know exactly how to navigate it. But what if, all of a sudden, that road takes a sharp turn? What if it becomes rocky, or overgrown, or leads you into unfamiliar territory? At first, you might feel confused. You might even feel a little afraid. But here’s the thing—this is where the real journey begins. This is the moment where you have to stop, think, and adjust. You have to look at the situation differently, maybe take a new path, or try something you’ve never done before.
And in doing so, you grow. You learn. You develop new skills, new strengths, and new ways of thinking that you never would have discovered on that smooth, easy road. It’s in these moments, these weird situations, where the most important things happen. And that’s why I say: be impressed by them.
You see, these strange situations are life’s way of pushing us out of our comfort zone. They’re not here to make us miserable or to punish us. They’re here to help us grow. They force us to question what we know, to rethink our assumptions, and to find new ways forward. And that’s something to be proud of. That’s something to be impressed by.
Think back to any great story—whether it’s a book, a movie, or even a story from your own life. The most interesting parts, the parts that really grab your attention, are never the easy parts. They’re the moments when the hero faces a challenge, when things don’t go as planned, when they’re thrown into situations they didn’t expect. It’s in those moments that the hero is tested, and it’s in those moments that the hero grows.
The same is true for us. We are all the heroes of our own stories, and the weird, unexpected situations we face are the chapters where we’re given the chance to rise to the occasion. So why do we often fear these moments? Why do we see them as something to avoid or be afraid of? It’s because, as human beings, we naturally crave certainty. We like to know what’s coming next. But here’s the thing: certainty doesn’t bring growth. It doesn’t bring new opportunities. It’s in uncertainty, in the unknown, that we find our greatest strengths.
Think about a time in your life when things didn’t go as planned. Maybe it was a time when you faced a major challenge or when everything seemed to go wrong. At the time, it might have felt like the end of the world. It might have been uncomfortable, stressful, even painful. But now, looking back, I’d bet that you can see how that moment changed you for the better. Maybe it taught you a valuable lesson. Maybe it pushed you to try something new. Maybe it revealed strengths you didn’t even know you had. Those moments, as hard as they may have been, shaped who you are today. And that’s something to be impressed by.
When we face weird or difficult situations, it’s easy to focus on the discomfort. It’s easy to get caught up in the frustration or fear. But what if, instead of seeing these moments as problems, we started seeing them as opportunities? What if we recognized that every strange situation is a chance to learn, to grow, and to move forward in ways we never imagined?
Life doesn’t always give us what we want, but it always gives us what we need. Those weird moments, those unexpected twists and turns, are life’s way of pushing us to become the best versions of ourselves. They are invitations to step up, to show what we’re made of, and to trust in our ability to navigate the unknown. And trust me, you are capable of so much more than you realize.
The road of life is never straight. It’s full of twists and turns, bumps and detours. But that’s what makes it interesting. That’s what makes it meaningful. And that’s what makes it worth traveling. If everything were easy, if everything always went according to plan, we’d miss out on so many opportunities to grow. We’d never discover new parts of ourselves, and we’d never be able to handle the bigger challenges that come our way.
So the next time you find yourself in a strange or difficult situation, remember this: be impressed. Be impressed because it means you’re being given the chance to grow. It means you’re being given the chance to discover new strengths and new possibilities. It means life trusts you enough to handle something unexpected. And I believe, with all my heart, that you are more than capable of rising to the occasion.
Life is not about avoiding the weird moments. It’s about embracing them, learning from them, and using them as stepping stones to become the person you’re meant to be. So let’s not fear the unexpected. Let’s be excited by it. Let’s be impressed by the strange, the difficult, and the unknown. Because those are the moments that truly shape our lives.
