The Tests of Life

I just posted on my Facebook page a quote I read from Benjamin Franklin. 

I quote, "The true test of a person's character comes through in matters of family inheritance." 

Does this resonate with anyone? 

I have seen the absolute worst come out in people when it comes to inheritances. It really takes me back a bit. 

It is a true test of character isn't it? 

Have you noticed that we are often tested in life...many times over in fact? 

Do you pay attention to these little tests or do you just go through life unaware? 

Being unaware is a good thing some days because some days I get tired of the tests. 

Some days I don't want to think that there are people in my life who will judge me for my mistakes. 

Some days I don't want to set the good example for my children. 

Some days I don't want to think that God or the angels are watching my reactions to the tests. 

Some days I want to be ugly and nasty and vindictive. 

Some days I want to listen to the devil on my shoulder rather than the angel on the other one. 

I know there is a lesson in each test....as I am aware there is a lesson in everything that happens in our lives. But there are times when I don't feel like stepping up to the plate. 

Is that the humanness coming out in me again? 

Trying to live in Spirit would be a lot easier if the human side of me would quit getting in my way!! 

I have a dear, wise friend who said these words to me this week:

"We, ...us, souls,... came with free will. Our will. It makes us independent and strong. It gives us the courage to do stupid dangerous things. Its a good thing. "It" stops being a good thing when "we" don't know how or when to turn it off and, "let God", God's Will. 

So, for my simple mind I use pictures. 

I imagine we are the willful two year old trying to do it our own way (which is a good thing). 

But frustration and anger and tears and trouble sets in and overwhelm us. 

There comes a time to allow the wise kind Elder (Gods will) to love, hold, guide and show us the way. 

Allow the guidance, support and love to be felt. It's there for the asking. 

Ask(let go)..........Accept(let God). 

Balance." 

Thank you wise, wise friend.... I will refer back to these words many times when I am faced with the tests of life. 

Even though the two year old in me would rather be impetuous, needy and selfish, I know I have a choice in how I react. I know that sometimes I will give in to the child in me.....and that's part of learning my lessons....that's what will make me stronger. 

 However, I know there are times when I will embrace that two year old in me.....especially when it comes time to walking in mud puddles and blowing bubbles!....~M