Difficulties

I have several people in my life right now who are having very difficult times, for a variety of reasons, many are in the process of dying, some older some younger than me.  I have a lot of gratitude that my life is relatively pleasant right now.  I am also aware that working through difficult times is a large part of the reason that we are having this physical experience.  Working through difficulties is how we learn about the importance of things like inclusiveness, connection and love.  Focusing on the problem often obscures the gift. Using the short term, earthly perspective, difficult times can be very unpleasant.