Flying by the Seat of Our Pants
- Pransky & Associates
- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 28
Letting Go of Control
When George Pransky had a stroke, everything changed—but not in the way most people might imagine. There were no step-by-step recovery plans, no projections, no certainty. “We were flying by the seat of our pants,” George said, recalling how they approached the unknown.
Instead of trying to control the situation or map out what was coming, George and Linda leaned into the present moment. They didn’t try to fix or figure everything out. They lived in the moment, together—trusting that the next step would show itself when needed.
A Partnership Grounded in Presence
This experience didn’t just test their relationship; it deepened it. Linda didn’t meet George’s struggle with worry or strategies. She met it with steadiness. She gave him space, supported him, and let him find his way without pressure. And George, in turn, stayed connected and present—facing each new challenge without falling into frustration or fear for the future.
They didn’t look for the right thing to say or do. They didn’t lean on effort or intellect. As Linda put it, “We just kept showing up for each other.”
Wisdom in the Unknown
Rather than reacting to uncertainty, they allowed life to guide them. “We didn’t have a plan,” Linda said, “but we had trust.” That trust—both in each other and in the deeper intelligence behind life—became the foundation of their experience.
It wasn’t about being optimistic or positive. It was about living in the reality of each moment without resistance. There was frustration, of course, and sadness too—but there was also laughter, lightness, and love. A sense of “we’ve got this,” even when they didn’t know what “this” was.
More Than Just Recovery
This conversation isn’t just about recovering from a stroke. It’s about how to meet any challenge—without overthinking, without rushing, without fear. It’s about trusting that you don’t need all the answers to move forward. You just need to stay grounded, listen for what’s next, and keep your heart open.
The full video is heartfelt, honest, and full of gentle wisdom. You’ll leave it with a little more hope and a deeper sense of what’s possible—even in the hardest moments.
