I first learned of this term when I was taking a writing course.
Foreshadowing, according to dictionary.com is…
a warning or indication of (a future event)
When you read this quote by Anne Frank, it becomes abundantly clear that her kind, warm spirit…both in keeping the famous “diary” and in how she cared for her sister in the concentration camp, foretold how powerful she would be, in the end.
In life we’ve all, probably, experienced this.
I know when I end a meditation, and I’m guided to take a certain action, (or guided away from it) I can reflect back at the end of the day and see where I was…prepared.
Don’t ignore those urges, inklings or feelings…
This, “foreshadowing” may turn out to be your best guide, if you’re willing to tune into it.