A Reflection on Presence and Diving Timing

We are conscious stardust, the universe experiencing itself. And in that awareness, we recognize how small, yet profoundly significant our lives are in the grand scheme.

 

Something miraculously beautiful happened to me a few nights ago. I was a little under the weather and completely exhausted, so all I wanted was to curl up in bed, finish my book, have dinner, and call it a night. Then I realized I’d run out of milk for my morning cappuccino … and if you love coffee the way I do, you’ll understand that this was nothing short of a crisis. I sighed and pulled myself out of bed half-reluctant, half-determined to save my morning mood.

And thank God I did, because right above the quiet streets of Abuja, was one of the most spectacular sights I’ve ever seen. The “Super Moon” hung low and luminous, golden like honey spilled over the night sky. It was vast and unreal, as though I could reach out and touch it. I stood there, frozen in awe, feeling both infinite and impossibly small beneath that golden moon. 

 

And that’s when it struck me how often life works that way. How easy it is to almost miss something extraordinary when we retreat into comfort, when we’re tired, uncertain, or afraid. We settle into what’s familiar even when it’s no longer fulfilling. We stay in the wrong jobs, the wrong places, sometimes even the wrong relationships, convincing ourselves that staying comfortable is the better choice. We forget that the comfort of now can quietly hold us back from the possibility of something miraculous … waiting patiently on the other side of temporary inconvenience.

Learning to say yes to life’s interruptions

Some of the most beautiful moments in life don’t arrive wrapped in convenience. They meet us in the small detours, in the “I’ll just go quickly” or “I’ll show up for a little while.” Some of my best opportunities, most meaningful friendships, and spiritual insights have often begun with that same reluctant yes.

 

Saying yes to life’s interruptions isn’t about doing more or being everywhere at once. It’s about learning to stay open, to take the leap, to stay positive, and to trust that life has a way of aligning itself even when we can’t see the full picture. To not be too mechanical about living.

When we stop trying to control every detail, we allow for the possibility of surprise, we make room for divine timing, for serendipity. We begin to see that what feels like a delay, an obstacle, or a detour might actually be the universe’s way of nudging us toward where we’re meant to be. Life isn’t meant to be perfectly planned. It’s meant to be lived. And living fully means allowing for uncertainty: the inconvenience, the unexpected, the unscripted.

 

So the next time life interrupts you, and you realize you’ve run out of milk, go get it. Step outside. There might be a golden moon waiting to remind you that even the smallest choices can connect you to something vast, miraculous, and beautifully timed.

This is why we do what we do. Our candles are a gentle invitation to slow down, to pause and to be present enough to notice the beauty of the world quietly unfolding around you. 

We’d love to hear your own stories of serendipity and divine timing. Share them with us in the comments or on Instagram. We always love seeing how you find beauty in the everyday.

 

Until then, breathe deep, light slow, come back to you. 

 

 

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