“Nothing we see or hear is perfect. But right there in the imperfection is perfect reality.” ― Shunryu Suzuki

I’ve been experiencing somewhat of a challenge, as of late.

My life, you see, has once again turned upside down ― a precursor to yet another greater life change.

“The world is its own magic,” Shunryu Suzuki once wrote.

I’ve always felt a sense of quiet comfort within these words. That is to say, if only we might let go of control – to surrender to the peaceful way of this Universe – things just might go a little more smoothly.

In doing so, we create the the conditions for the spirit to ultimately flourish. Watering the seeds, as they say – and, how wonderful that we are entrusted with the care of choosing just which seeds shall be sown.

Life isn’t always perfect, my dears. But, within this often maddening imperfection there is – a most perfect reality.

As many of you may know, this has been a particularly challenging year for me. Though, I’m not one to typically keep measure – I’d venture a guess, that this has perhaps been my most difficult yet. There’s been lots of uncertainty; loads of “I wonder ifs” – and, a good deal of ‘brushing it off and getting back up again’s.

But, where there is challenge – there is also room to appreciate, to learn, to grow. To step a little further into the ‘sea’ of our own unknown. We push our edges, we flex a bit – we stretch, we strengthen, we deepen.

This is the gift within the gift – those pieces which are revealed only when the spirit is tested.

And, my goodness – isn’t that the most perfect gift?

A little something to consider, don’t you think?