Plans are just plans
We make so many plans for and predictions about our lives. They aid us in remembering our desired destinations and steer us toward them. Relying on plans and predictions removes uncertainty and makes us feel safe. It's a comfortable line between two points. It's hard to make do without them.
However, plans are only the map, not the territory. They are never true or accurate; they're only helpful. If we cling to them, we will always be disappointed. If we always look at the map and never the territory, we don't know what this moment calls for; we can't be open to the happiness right now if we're caught up in our idea about happiness.
When trying something new, how do we know how it will make us feel, how we will make use of something, or where it'll lead us? We don't. Often, it serves us to remain open and curious and make room for flexibility in our choices whenever possible.