Life Challenges

I have always been blessed by the grace of spirit and fully understand that when things happen to us it happens for our greater good. But, this past month has been particularly challenging to the extent that I began to wonder what it was all about.

My father has been ill in hospital in England. He is old and this year has suffered ill health. I planned to return for a month after my workshop in August, but every flight I tried to book didn’t pan out. Then my home was burgled. We had computers stolen together with other electrical goods - material items that can be replaced over time. Worst of all a firebox containing personal documents including my passport and green card were taken. This means that I cannot leave the country.

Now I understand why the flights were blocked!

Fortunately, we were blessed. Had we returned home a few minutes earlier we would have caught the burglars in the act. This might not have been a pretty sight. Had I stayed home, as I usually did that particular night of the week, I may have suffered the consequence. But as it was we were protected by spirit and because my psychic self could not focus on anything but the well-being of my father I did not pick up anything other than a need to go home.

While it is hard to forgive the perpetrators this has catapulted my relationship with my husband to a new level of consciousness and love. We have become one in the face of adversity and have gently nurtured each others pain and vulnerability. On a practical note we have made a quick decision to move from our current residence to a new home with better energy. It has also made us more aware of our security and the need to back up work and personal files. There may be other good things to come from this experience, we have yet to see.

I would like to thank those of you who have offered support and love during this time. I appreciate your kindness and have felt your energy embracing me with healing and light. Bless you.

This month, in light of this experience, and as an exercise in awareness, think of all the people who have been challenging in your life and consider what gift they brought to your attention. Recognize that while it appears the universe is playing around with your life you have on some level chosen all the challenges as well as the gifts in your life. Look for the gift in every relationship and situation.