Today, Dr. Davina explores a habit we all fall into: resisting spontaneity. We tend to cling to routines, schedules, and plans because the unknown feels risky, uncertain, and uncomfortable. But what if avoiding spontaneity is keeping us from the very opportunities we’re longing for? Dr. Davina reminds us that spontaneity isn’t about being reckless, it’s about being open. When you step outside of routine, you step into possibility. In those unplanned moments, doors open, connections are made, and opportunities appear that you never could have scripted.
She also challenges the belief that safety and predictability equal success. Instead, she explains how the courage to say “yes” to the unexpected can unlock creativity, spark new relationships, and reveal paths you didn’t even know existed. Spontaneity doesn’t remove the unknown, it transforms it into potential.
In this episode of Dr. Davina’s Dots, you’ll hear a spoken message paired with soothing jazz designed to help you pause, reflect, and reimagine what’s possible when you embrace the unplanned. This reflective mix of words and music will encourage you to let go of resistance, open yourself to spontaneity, and discover new paths of creativity, connection, and courage.
Musical Selections include:
Slow it Down
Judah Sealy
Shimmer
Merlin Devine
Reverse
Marcus Anderson
Curiosity
Rene Junior
Be Blessed (No Stress)
Bob Baldwin
Kickin it
Jeff Lorber
If I could fly
Vincent Ingala
Bright Moments Ahead
Michael Ross
Let it Flow
Eric Darius
Lemonade
Jeff Logan
Thrill Ride
Ragan Whiteside
The night is long
Pavel M
Next Time
Julian Vaughn
Jeff Logan
Indigo
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