People, have you ever wondered why the queue you leave immediately becomes the fastest one, or why a shortcut turns out to be a long route?
There are certain laws of the universe that scientists have refused to study. They study gravity, black holes quantum physics but not the mysterious law of queues.
Why is it that the moment you change queues, the one you left suddenly starts moving while the one you have joined stands at a halt?
Why is it that a shortcut adds forty-five minutes to your journey?
Why is it that the one day you do not carry an umbrella is the day it rains cats and dogs?
Why is it that when you are already late, every traffic light is red red red?
Why is it that the one thing you came to buy is the only thing missing from the shelf?
Why is it that your phone is silent all day... until you step into the shower?
Why is it that you spend half an hour looking for your keys, give up, borrow the spare set... and immediately find the originals exactly where you had already looked three times?
Why is it that when you finally decide to wash your car, it rains?
I don't know whether these are laws of physics, psychology, probability, or simply the universe having a dry sense of humour. But I do wonder if they are little reminders that life is not a puzzle to be solved.
We spend so much of our lives trying to optimise everything. We search for the quickest route, the shortest queue, the cleverest decision, the fastest checkout counter, the best timing. We act as though life is a game that can be won if only we make enough smart moves. Then life smiles and winks and says, "not today ba dia."
These tiny inconveniences remind us that not everything can be controlled, predicted, or outsmarted. Life is asking us to loosen our grip, laugh often, and remember that everyone else is standing in the wrong queue too.
Think about it... if every shortcut worked, every queue aligned, every traffic light cooperated, and every plan unfolded exactly as expected... life would be more efficient, yes, but it would also be a lot less interesting, because from where my feet are, the best stories usually begin with someone saying, "you won't believe what happened to me."
Very funny 😁...I guess the universe keeps sending such small hints to remind us that life is for living - spontaneously.
ReplyDeleteWhy aren't there professions focused on just living for a living?😅
DeleteVery true. We've all experienced these ironies of life. These moments remind us that, despite careful planning, life is also shaped by uncertainty and timing. They teach us humility and patience. The principle of natural justice reminds us that, in the end, everyone deserves a fair chance, and integrity and not trying to outsmart life's surprises.
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