You're not the only one who seems to take awhile to "get" stuff. Pen's succinct yet extremely wise post still has me reeling. In fact, I shared it with my priest tonight and he agreed that many people live by this logic.
Sigh. What I find disconcerting is that there seems to be no ceiling on pain levels. Why is that? Just when I think I've reached the pain pinnacle, there is more to be felt. I'm planning on taking this up with the "it's not fair committee".
Anyway, you're looking for surprises? What kind of surprises? Detachment surprises or more loving engagement types?
Since the title of your thread says it all, let's see what flavor of surprise you're contemplating?
Hugs!
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
Betsey 
