Opportunities ...

I am a promise.

I am a possibility.

I am a great big bundle of potentiality.

~ Children's song

There was a story I read some years ago about a man having a vision with a spiritual guide.  The guide asked if the man wanted to see the mistakes he had made in his life.  "No," the man declined, "I am all too aware of the errors of my ways."  So instead, the spirit guide showed the man opportunities he had missed during his adult life. 

I believe there are possibilities galore for all of us.  Some we don't recognize as opportunities while others we ignore.  We may be tempted by situations, but for whatever reason, we simply do not follow through.

Once I was invited by a physician to move to a Native American Indian Reservation with her family.  She had longed to serve this population and finally the arrangements had been made.  I was offered a position to counsel and share energy work on the reservation.  Loving Native American Culture, I was tempted to accept, but I declined. 

On another occasion, I was made an offer from people in Champaign, Illinois, to move to Prescott, Arizona.  A new community of like minded individuals was being developed where I could create a new way of living.  I decided not to accept.

Of course I wonder how my life would have unfolded in these different scenarios, but in many ways, I think we grow into our selves no matter where we are living.  The location or community may alter the experience, but I believe the needed lesson will be learned either way.

With hindsight, I think of the many times my spiritual guides must shake their heads and say, "She didn't get that either!"  So back to the drawing board they go, thinking of other ways they could attract my attention.  When I still don't respond to needed opportunities, I sometimes hear a calling or get a kick in the pants!  I believe Spirit nudges me in the direction I need to go.