The Lesson

 Whether times in our life are good or bad, I do believe that there is always a lesson we are supposed to learn. The question is, are we open to receiving the message?

Too often we are caught up in whatever is going on to see what is right in front of us. When wonderful things happen like getting married or having a child, we sometimes are so wrapped up in making plans, or caring for a fussy baby, that we don't fully appreciate these blessings. The days filled with sunshine and fun with family and friends pass far too quickly. An exciting new job, promotions at work, traveling to new places, and so many more great moments in our life. Perhaps we have fleeting moments of appreciation, but are we receiving the message? These wonderful times are ones we need to never forget, as we will need these memories and lessons later in life.

Even in difficult times, there is a lesson for us to learn. We may not always understand why we are given stress, struggle or sadness, but if we are open, we will receive the message. It may be to teach us that we have more strength than we thought; to show we can endure through the losses in our life. Perhaps it's to find out that we can get through even the most difficult struggles. And maybe the lesson is to have patience; to know that once we get through these times, better things are ahead.

I am very aware that my lesson recently has been to have more patience. Being a Virgo, this is a lesson that needs repeating every once in a while, as we like our surroundings and life settled without a lot of disruption. We have to accept that things will happen that we have no control over; things we will need to make adjustments for as we move forward.

No matter where we are in life, we need to open up and try to hear the message being given to us; then take the lesson and store it safely away for when it will be needed. For one thing is certain, we will have use for that lesson again.