When Blessings Hide

The world could use some blessings right now, some surprising goodness stepping out of the darkness and into the light. So where are they? Why does it feel like they are hiding? Give this meditation a listen to find out.

Transcript

Hey.

Welcome to a hit of hope.

Something I read recently said,

Know that many blessings are in disguise right now.

Thank God was my first thought.

But then I started to get a little ornery.

Why?

Why are the blessings in disguise?

Don't they know we need them right now?

Isn't it time for them to throw their cloaks off and show themselves for who they are?

Spreading light and hope in a world that can feel so very dark and hopeless.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

If you've ever watched a movie where someone's in disguise,

You know there's often a reason they're hiding.

Yes,

Sometimes they are hiding because they are afraid or they're trying to trick someone.

But often the reason they are hiding is because the time isn't right,

Which seems counterintuitive because isn't it always a good time for a blessing?

Yes,

And it might be helpful to think of this in terms of fullness.

A sliver of a moon is beautiful,

Certainly.

But a full moon on the darkest of nights?

Yes,

Yes.

Sometimes blessings need time.

Time to grow,

To expand,

To burst forth right when the dark feels darkest.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Blessings are also like deer,

Hiding in the thick of things,

Easily spooked because how often do we humans go crashing through life,

Carrying weapons that wound?

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

If we can stop and settle,

If we can put down our feisty fists,

We might be surprised.

We might be surprised to discover a blessing looking right back at us with soft eyes and wild antlers.

No,

Blessings are not tanks ready to steamroll their way into our lives.

Blessings hide.

Blessings invite.

Be alert.

Be curious.

Be gentle.

Be open.

Breathe in and breathe out.

Be in the present moment.

It's where the blessings hide.

Reviews

Wonderful reflection of the timeline of blessings! A hopeful reminder 🫶🏼🌟🙏🏼✨

Thank you for this blessing 🙏 surely found me right in time🙏

Thank you for another provocative meditation. I have personally experienced that blessings can arise from from the shadows of seemingly dark times. Your meditation reminds me to be mindful and hopeful.

And visions of purple danced in her head. This caused a burst of purple in my mind & sparked curiosity & wonder in my thoughts. An exclamation mark moment!!!

Such a timely reflection from this wonderful teacher. One of my favourite sounds is cardinals singing. It lifts my spirits. Much gratitude for this teacher.

You’re so great. Just love you 🥰
Thanks for another awesome message.

The deer, the moon, the twinkling stars, a smile right before our eyes, always present as we should be, not always easy to see or be! Thanks Betsey! May you be pleasantly surprised by the loveliest blessings in disguise!

Hi Betsy. I find blessings in the little things, in the simple things. A blooming flower after a cold, hard winter. The wag of my dog's tail and the way she looks at me melts my heart. The smile of a stranger. A beautiful meditation that reminds me that some blessings come forth just when I need it. Thank you for being you! Have a great day 🙂

Thank you for this reminder to BE in the present moment! Blessings hide.🤗💝

So good! Such a prescient reminder to remain present and see what is hidden in plain sight. Thank you, Betsy!

Beautiful and thoughtful as all of your meditations are. I always look to see if you have published any new ones. Thank you 😊

I felt the weight of every important word and it moved me to tears. One to listen to daily I think in these troubling times. I ended uplifted. Thank you Betsy

Just what I needed to hear today. Thank you so much for resuming your postings! 🙏

I am grateful when I find a new meditation if yours Betsy!!!
Yes, living in this very moment is where it's at. Hugz ❤️

What a blessing you offered through this perspective: Be in the present moment, it's where the blessings hide. Namaste...🪷😌🪷

Thank you so much as always Betsy. This is another well timed and nourishing piece. It’s soothing and beautiful to think of blessings about in gentle deer and the moon. Oftentimes you think you hadn’t noticed them but they were there or certainly forming. Sending you blessings and gratitude in the present.

"soft eyes and wild antlers," is that the line? that just keeps ringing in my ears.

Many blessings to you! Thank you for the reminder that they are out there 🙏🏼