When we are prevented from doing the things we so much like to do, we feel frustrated and may brood over these denials. But though we do not see it then, there is a very good reason.
When our dear ones are taken from us; when we are obliged to give up our homes for just one room; when there are so many calls on our time and thought that we have to lay aside our gifts -for painting, music or writing - there are very good reasons.
When some rough awakening shocks us out of our comfort and security, out of our tranquil days - and we have begun to re-make our own little world, there is good reason.
Most of us pass our lives away eating the husks of life. Within them, beneath the rind, is a sweeter fruit than ever we have tasted. How shall we find it unless the rind is peeled away by Wisdom greater than our own, by a Love whose ways are strange and bewildering to us, but knows very well what it is about.
Until the outer fails us, we may never have to seek for That which not only abides through all change, all disappointment, all sorrow, but takes us safely through these deep waters and teaches us as It does so.
Disappointments point to our attachments with unerring accuracy and they are also closely linked to our intimate sense of self-esteem which is why they are so hard to acknowledge and accept.
- Therese of Lisieux
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