Its one of those . . .

[trystinn]

I Asked...

I asked The Goddess to take away my pain.
The Goddess 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.
The Goddess said, No. Her spirit is whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked The Goddess to to grant me patience.
The Goddess said, No. patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.
I asked The Goddess to give me happiness.
The Goddess said, No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.
I asked The Goddess to spare me pain.
The Goddess said, No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked The Goddess to make my spirit grow.
The Goddess said, No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
The Goddess said, No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked The Goddess to help me love others, as much as she loves me.
The Goddess said, Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

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