I have always believed that age old idea that “Things happen for a Reason”  In fact, I wholeheartedly believe it, and feel that the universe usually guides me well.

The things that have “worked” for us, have been amazing, but more importantly the things that “didn’t work” have been even better for us, in the long run.

Years ago we were trying to buy a recreational property.  It was in foreclosure and we went through the long, stressful process of the purchase only to be outbid, at the last moment, in court.

At the time we were devastated.

Looking back, I can only imagine what a hardship this purchase would have been to our family at the time.  We had a dip in income, added expenses with a 3rd child arriving, and well, in the end .. . we moved, didn’t we.

I imagine we would have enjoyed having this place, and maybe it would have given us a little break from the life we weren’t enjoying, but in the end I believe the universe guided us correctly. It didn’t allow us to band aid a solution to our dissatisfaction.

Today we are in the position where we are trying new things, looking for stability and exploring options. I trust that when the universe doesn’t provide, or takes away an option that we thought viable . . . well, I trust that it is the right thing that is happening.

As I said, so far, the universe has guided us well.

As we age, both the Hubby and I are relying on our instinct more that ever.  While we still ask each other what we “think” about a certain decision, we more often ask each other how we “feel”

Or maybe, as we age, we are starting to listen more?

Whatever it is, I am going to continue to trust that the right things will come our way, even if they seem illogical, or confusing. I will trust that delays are for a reason, and we are being nudged towards a greater goal.

And I think, that just by accepting things more, my lessons will be learned.  Hey, maybe after all of this the goal was to teach us patience? (For we certainly need to learn that) Whatever it is, I am open to learning. I am open to trusting, and believe that in the end, the purpose will become apparent.

It would be okay if it hurried up a little though . . . wouldn’t it?