The Necessary Mirage





Have you ever had your heart set on something or someone only to find out it wasn’t what you were hoping for?  And you were completely disappointed because you dreamed for so long about this opportunity, person or thing?  And maybe you worked really hard to get it?  You put so much time and energy into something, only to find out that it did not bring you the happiness you hoped for?  


We all have, right?   Like a mirage:  we see it is there until we arrive and it's gone.  A trick of the eye.  A trick of the heart.  Just an illusion.  NOT the oasis you were dreaming about.


How frustrating.  What was the point, you might wonder of all that time and energy spent focused on that one thing?  Some of us can start to lose faith in our intuition or even our spirituality.  Or, we can see this from a higher perspective, as if you are floating above.  From this vantage point, you might better understand that the mirage was necessary, because of how much progress was made.  Look how far you have traveled!  Can you see how much closer you are to your real purpose or goal?  Perhaps you can see how much you have learned by moving towards this mirage.  


When I do this, I also notice that I am still okay, and not damaged but rather resilient and full of strength,  since I made it all the way to here.  And I see now from this point of view--up ahead--some sights that I couldn’t see before.  


Because, actually, if the mirage wasn’t there, attracting me, I might have never moved or tried at all.  So, now I’m realizing that this mirage was actually necessary, like a calling or invitation to move in this direction. This was all part of the grand plan, to pull me along like a beacon showing me the way.  But instead of being the destination, this is a point of reflection.  



And now I know that there might be more mirages along the way, but I don’t have to be frustrated by them.  Or give up.  I can zoom out and say, “Wow, look how far I’ve come!  Thanks for motivating me to do something and go somewhere, because I hate to be stuck.  Thanks for adding tools to my collection of understanding.  I will really be prepared and equipped when I arrive at the true oasis.


Most importantly, that vision or original dream that you had is still there to guide you.  You should have high expectations.  You do deserve to be happy.  And, your vision, dream or whispering messages will help you find and create what you are looking for.  Especially if you can reflect on all of the necessary mirages that have gotten you this far!


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