“What? Medicare is threatened?” my friend, Sharon, in her 60’s said. “Why is life so hard? Why are they making trouble?”

I thought about this.

The God and Goddess have a perspective that is beyond our perception.

Here are 3 insights.

1. Hard situations can be an opportunity to grow.

“In truly understanding the Goddess and God, one comes to understand life, for the two are inextricably entwined. Live your earthly life fully, but try to see the spiritual aspects of your activities as well. Remember—the physical and spiritual are but reflections of each other.” – Scott Cunningham

Ask yourself, “How can I grow from this tough situation?” Where is the lesson? The Gods put challenges in our path to help make us stronger. These hard times build our resilience.

Also, consider: “What can I learn from this?”

You can consider new choices. Perhaps, you might make changes to your lifestyle. Or maybe get better at money spells.

Learn to shift.

“Let my worship be within the heart that rejoices.” – The Goddess, in The Charge of the Goddess, as written by Doreen Valiente

When things are hard, it is easy to stay in a dark place. One might ruminate over how hard things have become.

However, when you conduct ritual and worship the Gods, you are invited to do the “hard thing” and make a SHIFT to the gifts they can bestow upon you.

One powerful shift is: I have resources within me—the divinity within—I have not tapped before.

“For if that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never find it without.” – The Goddess, in The Charge of the Goddess, as written by Doreen Valiente

“Witches and folk magicians, through timeless rituals, are only drawing upon natural energies found within the earth and our bodies to create positive, life-affirming change.” – Scott Cunningham

2. Ask the Goddess for insight into the lessons.

Here is a prayer you can use.

Precious Lady and Mighty God,
Open my eyes to the lessons I must learn
Guide my path to growth and peace.
So Mote It Be

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater