Life is full of hidden gems, if we remember to look for them.
I was little when Nintendo came out. I remember being captivated by the little blocks that, when Mario busted through them, unlocked super powers or helpful gifts.
And it amazes me to find this philosophy is a very spiritual one. If your treasure is in Heaven, everything on earth is a hidden gem.
Car accident that totals your car? An opportunity to become more detached from material things.
Someone speaks poorly of you? An invitation to become detached from yourself.
You picked the very slowest line at the grocery store? A chance to become more patient.
You are sick and unable to be as productive as usual? Opportunity to see yourself weak, as you are.
You parked a million miles away? An opportunity for exercise.
Your student has a special need? An opportunity to seek another way to reach him.
That person you find so irritating? An opportunity to learn about yourself, an opportunity to love without feeling love.
There are infinite examples of hidden gems, which is something so amazing. God can use every circumstance to love us and to bring us gain. And we can be joyful in everything if we know how to see what is hidden.
