Heartwings says, "Lumps in the pudding of life help us stay mindful, otherwise we might get careless and swallow everything without tasting it."

As I was walking through the drug store looking for items on my list, a cheery voice said "Hello, I recognize you from your cable show." Pleasantly surprised, I returned the greeting. The young woman inquired about a mutual friend--one who had appeared with me on my show. I told her she had married and moved away, and I did not know more than that. We chatted a bit longer and then continued on our separate ways.

I had heard nothing from that friend in nearly a year. Once we had been very close. There was no reason for our distance from one another except that her life had taken her away from the area. The conversation reminded me that I still missed her. I resolved that I must let her go, for it seemed that she had moved on out of my life, and it was time to lay the friendship to rest and leave off mourning.

It is not easy for me to say goodbye to friends. A few days ago I heard of the sudden death of another, though less intimate friend. She was someone I had worked with and spent time with, as well as admired. It was astonishing to think I would never see her again. It seems so odd that people can simply vanish out of life like that without any prior warning.

My life is a very happy one with much in it that nourishes and sustains me. I do not resent the sadnesses or difficulties that come my way because I have no need to struggle against the inevitable. Instead I give thanks for my blessings and for the grace that surrounds me. Perhaps I would not always remember to do this if I did not hit a bump in the road now and then, and so I must also be grateful for those.

May you find good ways to surmount your bumps and accommodate your lumps.

Blessings and Best Regards,

Tasha Halpert

Tasha & Stephen Halpert have lived, loved and worked together for over 25 years. During that time they have taught, lectured, and counseled thousands of people in person, over the Internet, by telephone, and on the radio. A Telegram and Gazette article highlights their philosophy and activities. At their Peace Center Home in Grafton, MA they host weekly meditations for self actualization and inner peace and free monthly potlucks for inner and world peace. Their books include: The Huna Spirit Connection, The Unconditional Love Book, The Empowerment Book, Your Psychic Gifts, The Business of Being a Psychic and Channeled Messages from the Sitting In Light Series.