“Not everything can go according to the plan.”

“Nobody panics when things go “according to plan”. Even if the plan is horrifying!”

“One possible reason why things aren't going according to plan is that there never was a plan.”

“Everything was going according to plan. What caught me off guard, however, was the fact that this eagerly awaited phase brought a sense of loss to me that triggered a whole new wave of soul searching I had not anticipated.”

“But things never go according to plan. In fact, I think if you're really attached to controlling your future, you should plan for the opposite of what you want just to confuse the cosmic comedians whose sole job is to figure out what you think your future should hold so they can preclude it from ever happening.”

“God will ensure my success in accordance with His plan, not mine.”