With trepidation, I anticipated a number of unexpected events. If the events are unexpected, how can you anticipate them? Well, many factors point to the fact that where I'll tread in the next few weeks will include multiple unexpected events. i can't predict exactly what will happen, but I can prepare for the unknown in the following ways.
Watch your words
Words can inflame situations if you're not careful, so it's best to use less than more words in unexpected situations.
Acts of love
Simple acts of love and care can temper a situation and give you a focus when unexpected episodes occur.
Have an exit stratetegy
Sometimes you may need to remove yourself from an unexpected event, have an exit strategy ready.
Observe
Making the time to observe what's going on can inform positive actions and words.
Acknowledge your ignorance
Unexpected situations may find you ignorant about what's going on, and it is okay to acknowledge that ignorance.
Don't overtrust
There can be a desire to trust readily, but overtrusting in unknown situations can be problematic. Wait until trust is earned.
Like most people, I prefer the known to the unknown especially when there's trepidation about the unknown, but these reminders will help me to navigate the unexpected situations to come as well as possible.