In December, I set an intention for 2024, per a suggestion from one of the webinars I attended. The idea is to use that to guide our attitude and goals for the year. My intention was Opportunities accepted; Miracles manifest. When I chose, my thought was the opportunities would be invitations for me to try something new, recognizing that a few might cause some anxiety. But I didn’t think opportunities might be challenges too. In the last couple of weeks, I was reminded of that reality. Two stand out and both impact my health.

The first occurred while I was driving on a highway with no street lights. My eyes started having problems. Break lights and turn signals from cars in front of me had halos and also resulted in glare. In addition, my depth perception was somewhat compromised. I white-knuckled it the entire drive home. The solution is having cataract surgery, occurring in a few days. Yesterday, I was alerted that post surgery I couldn’t rub my eyes for at least two weeks. It makes sense. But, as someone who has allergy issues, eye rubbing is automatic.

The second was vertigo and not the movie. I’ve had occasional dizziness before. But this time it’s been constant. After doing the exercises that my doctor suggested, the severity has lessened. But it hasn’t abated. So, I’m now doing other exercises suggested by the Physical Therapist to whom I was referred.

Realizing now that opportunities can be challenges, I asked my divine advisors what I was to learn from these opportunities. Two came to mind.

• Take care of my body. Exercise and eat healthy. I usually do that. However, exercise has to be limited because of the dizziness.
• Patience. I wouldn’t characterize myself as being impatient. But I know I can learn more.

Somehow, I think there’s something else I’m to learn from these challenges. I hope they come soon.

I wish you all opportunities that are blessings and not challenges. But, if they are challenges, may they resolve quickly.

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