I asked the Goddess…..

I asked the Goddess for all things that I might enjoy life.
She said, “No.
I gave you life so you might enjoy all things.”

I asked the Goddess to give me happiness.
She said, “No.
I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.”

I asked the Goddess to grant me patience.
She said, “No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn’t granted, it is earned.”

I asked the Goddess to spare me suffering.
She said, “No
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to Me.”

I asked the Goddess to take away my pain.
She said, “No.
It is not for Me to take away, but for you to give it up.”

I asked the Goddess to make my handicapped child whole.
She said, “ No.
Her spirit was always whole, her body was only temporary.”

I asked the Goddess to make my spirit grow.
She said, “No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.”

I asked the Goddess to help me LOVE others, as much as she loves me.
She said……..
Aaahhh, finally you have the idea.