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Trusting the Unwritten Chapters

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

In a time when so much feels unclear, globally and personally, this quote by Bob Goff offers a refreshing perspective:


“Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much later.”

It’s a reminder that even in the midst of the unknown, something meaningful is unfolding. Just because we can't see the full picture now doesn’t mean it lacks purpose or beauty. Life’s most transformative moments often come disguised as detours, delays, or even doubts.

So instead of fearing the uncertainty, let’s lean into it with hope. The untitled chapter you're living through right now may someday be the one you look back on with the most gratitude, the one that changed everything for the better.

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Life is so interesting and things are always changing. And it's so true that sometimes we don't see the real value of change until it's in the past.

May 19, 2025 05:04 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Dorie - as Kat Palmiotti commented life is always changing.  And so are we.  So many pages to turn, chapters to experience, books yet-to-be-completed.  

May 19, 2025 05:34 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. The unwritten chapters allow the involved mind to ponder. So there is nothing wrong with that. Enjoy your day.

May 19, 2025 05:56 AM
Salar Davari
AI HomeDesign - Vancouver, BC

Very inspiring Dorie. We never really know how what happens to us today is going to help us tomorrow. 

May 19, 2025 06:49 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

What makes me sad...most of the uncertainty is fake news. Language designed to sow seeds of doubt for political victory. 

May 19, 2025 07:24 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I am convinced that everything happens for a purpose, and all that remains is for us to figure out what the purpose is.  ☺️

May 19, 2025 08:15 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Dorie, yes everything keeps evolving, and so do we. Each moment adding a new page to the story we're still writing.

May 19, 2025 08:24 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Dorie- I love this!!!   It reminds me of how much we miss out on when we skip to the end of an interesting book we're reading. We remove the surprises and skim over the rest of the book. 

May 19, 2025 10:39 AM
Travis Matthews
Handyman of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
Vegas handyman expert in home prep & repairs.

Sometimes the chapters we don’t understand in the moment turn out to be the ones that shape us the most. Thanks for letting us have a moment of reflection with this post.

May 19, 2025 11:26 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt reminder, Dorie Dillard Austin TX. I love how you encourage us to trust the process and see the beauty in life’s unknowns—sometimes the best stories are written in the chapters we can't see yet. Your words are truly inspiring! 😊

May 19, 2025 11:52 AM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Dorie -  loved your message. Uncertainty is a definite in our lives.  I like to look back at some of my untitled chapters and give thanks that I pressed on. As you said, many of the untitled pages ended with a more strength, confidence, and courage.  Thanks for sharing.

May 19, 2025 11:58 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, it is fun having something in the future to look forward to, even with many unknowns.

May 19, 2025 03:37 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Just because we don't always understand God's plan for us, doesn't mean that after it is executed, we won't be completely satisfied and happy!!!

May 20, 2025 06:29 AM