“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” Mary Oliver said that, and she was expressing a profound truth. Awareness insures you are mining for the gifts in your life, even if they are not immediately obvious.
Many years ago my husband was fired just as we were anticipating a promotion which involved transfer to another town. His dismissal occurred because of improper action by his boss. Later, when my father-in-law was disabled following a stroke, we were aware what a gift it was we were living in our home town and available to provide support.
If you are interested in using “tapping” (Emotional Freedom Technique) to help you navigate challenging emotions or recognize gifts, send email to debra@scs-matters.com. 