"Faith is a passionate intuition"...(William Wordsworth). I've been struggling lately. I'm struggling to find words to express what I'm feeling, struggling to understand some things in life and struggling to remain connected. My faith in the unseen is generally strong but occasionally my faith wavers while I struggle to understand the world we live in. Seeing people clearly is not always a blessing. I understand all too well why people like to live with their blinders on. Seeing things clearly is freeing but it's tough to see how broken and wounded so many people are. People that operate out of pain...hurt others. I'm trying hard to hold on tight to my faith and to continue to allow my intuition to lead the way. It's not always easy. I guess it's true that it's only when we fall apart that our faith is truly tested. Maybe falling apart is a bit overstated, but for me...the eternal optimist, it feels like a massive test. Okay, I like tests. Tests are the times that we get stronger. That has certainly worked well for me in the past. I have coached many people through incredible hardships, only to see them emerge with new found strength and perseverance. We illuminate the way for each other...as each of us overcome our hurdles. With that said though, after one batch of hurdles may come another and yet another, because our journey may require many uphill treks. Sometimes, I need to be inspired as well to help me forge ahead. So illuminate the way. I will find my way in the dark...but flickers of light is what I need right now to help me on my journey. "No my friend, darkness is not everywhere, for here and there I find faces illuminated from within; paper lanterns among the dark trees"...(Carole Borges).
