Our Higher Self, which loves us unconditionally,
yearns for us to learn and grow
and if we refuse to grow through joy,
it will reluctantly send us struggle.
Illness, suffering, emotional trauma...
are all kicks to grow;
if we ignore the "carrot" of our Dreams,
then we invite the "stick" of struggle.

Gill Edwards
From "Stepping Into the Magic - A New Approach to Everyday Life"