Difficulties

This evening Maria commented that she wished my life was easier and, I must admit that I would like that too, but I quickly reflect on two points.  The first point is an attitude that I picked up from a tree living in a harsh environment; “it is what it is”.  The second is a comment by R. Bach, “An easy life doesn’t teach us anything.  In the end it’s the learning that matters: what we’ve learned and how we’ve grown.”  The fact is that, because of life experiences, I now know things, primarily about love, compassion, gratitude connectedness and the life process in general.  I, very much, appreciate the things I have learned and think I will leave it at that and pass it on.