The Gift of Being Forced to Wait

Hey everyone,

I wanted to jot some quick thoughts; it has been an off week for me. I follow astrological concepts and I knew, going into this week, that it might feel like everything would be moving slowly. Until August 20th, we are in a Mercury Retrograde. I am no astrological expert, but I do know that when there are retrogrades, progress seemingly slows down. For me, it has meant finding out that several things I thought were progressing have been set back. One is my son's place on the waitlist to see another specialist. We have been on the waitlist for a year. When I called on Monday, reminding the secretary that we were told we could schedule in August, she informed me that, because a provider had taken an unexpected leave, everyone who was supposed to be getting scheduled now, needs to wait another 3 to 6 months. I was speechless after she delivered the news. I blinked back tears, knowing there was nothing anyone could do. After the call, I began to feel discouraged and wish that things would MOVE already. For anyone who has a child with a disability, you understand the frustration and the feelings of helplessness when you are trying desperately to get your child the help they need. You understand the tears, the silent pain as you watch them suffer, the overwhelming heartbreak that hits again and again as you think of how they haven’t had a fair chance like other kids. The pain of watching your child sufferand watching how the entire family is affected is sometimes too much to bear. However, one thing that I have been taking comfort in, is that we are supported. I’m not going to sit here and quote Bible verses. One thing I do know, though, is that I am supported, both by God, as well as many angels that have been sent directly to watch over my son and our entire little family. I know that the souls of my loved ones are sending support from the other side. I also know that my soul chose them as much as these setbacks frustrate me. That’s right. My higher self, that perfected God-like form that never changes, knows when I need to glean lessons from situations. A truth that I have come to stand on is that when I am in repeated situations, it is because there is a lesson that I need to learn. Once I have mastered the lesson, I can move on from the situation. As I surrender to this truth, I come into alignment with my own higher being. As I consciously ask, during prayer and meditation, to be shown the lesson, I know that my prayers will be heard. I know that, through the ups and downs and through the very long waiting processes, my consciousness is being raised. I am working through the very challenges my soul came here to work through. If you, my friend, are struggling with situations that seem out of your control, I challenge you to ask God, the universe, your higher self, to show you what the lesson is. There will be an answer, I can guarantee you that. All you have to do is open your eyes and your ears. Maybe it will come through a song, a dream, a series of numbers, or through a quiet reflection period where you suddenly have clarity like never before. Be open and you will receive.

Much Love,

Sharon