Whether you are a family that prides itself on structure and routine or one that celebrates spontaneity and creative scheduling, outside forces can and do converge, potentially derailing your plans. Learning to accept and embrace these derailments may lead to greater peace throughout the ever-changing seasons, and even to more fulfillment and productivity.

There was a time in my life when I felt stuck. From the outside, things looked fine. I loved my job, I had a good routine, and I was living out many of the responsibilities entrusted to me. But deep down, there was a stirring — a gentle, persistent whisper that said, “You were made for more.”