: "One way in which you can continue your learning and growth as you seek a life of fulfillment, is to hold all things, situations and people in your life, in an abundance of gratitude. Now, this statement may come as a bit of a shock to some of you. 'But Finola,' you are perhaps thinking, 'I was so deeply wronged by this person, this person caused me so much pain,' etc. Precious readers, these situations often appear in your life as markers of growth, as potentials for evolvement, and as lessons to be learned and integrated into your lives and hearts. I am not saying that everything that happens to you is wonderful and happy. I am simply saying that all things, people, and situations that occur can be experiences or people from which you can learn much. If nothing else, these people and situations allow you to learn the skills of love and forgiveness."