On the other hand, some of us falsely believe that anything of worth must come at a great cost. We must sacrifice. We must suffer. Sometimes growth and accomplishment does ask this of us. But sometimes we are given gifts. A talent comes easily. An idea arrives. We see a faster way. We feel only joy in the process. We are given help. If we believe too fiercely in the model of suffering, we will reject these gifts. We may even be blind to them. Today, know that Love does not always require suffering. Accept gifts without fear.
In this age of instant gratification, many people don't understand the kind of hard work, commitment, time, and devotion it can take to improve a skill or achieve a goal.
On the other hand, some of us falsely believe that anything of worth must come at a great cost. We must sacrifice. We must suffer. Sometimes growth and accomplishment does ask this of us. But sometimes we are given gifts. A talent comes easily. An idea arrives. We see a faster way. We feel only joy in the process. We are given help. If we believe too fiercely in the model of suffering, we will reject these gifts. We may even be blind to them. Today, know that Love does not always require suffering. Accept gifts without fear.
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AuthorTarn Wilson is the author of the memoir The Slow Farm and numerous essays. You may read more of her work at tarnwilson.com. Archives
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