Do you ever feel like you're being tested by Universe? Tested for strength, stamina, mental clarity, resolve... that kind of stuff? I often do. There is a reason for this test but it isn't obvious, at least not until later in hind sight.

Today is one of those days.

After arriving back from a magnificent month in Eastern Europe (Nostriga, HB24) and visiting by car, 4 Baltic states And with the jet lag finally lifting, the routine begins... without my luggage/cases 😬

All 4 of 4 bags/cases were lost. It's been 60+ hours thus far. A call this morning was reason for optimism. 1 bag was found and delivered. I'm thankful. The other 3 have highly valuable contents and still no clue as to where in the world they might be.

I've heard horror stories of bags being sold to wholesale liquidators within days of being lost but I can't let myself go black. I've got to keep positive.

So I'm going to my favorite beach in the entire world, Wreck Beach - Vancouver, in 32C degree sunshine. I'm grateful for the day, the things that really matter (loved ones and health) and I'll let Universe deliver it's ultimate purpose in this challenge. For now, my test is over, I'll not be brought down in spirit by things that are out of my control. Thank you Universe for this clarity 🙏

~ Everything for a reason ~