Ah, Mick, Keith, and the Stones may not have been spiritual gurus, but they sure got it right on this one. At the risk of not saying anything new or unique today, sometimes getting what we want from life can be to our own detriment. Maybe we want a new job, or a renewed relationship with a loved one, or just for things to stay exactly the same.

However, what happens when we don’t get what we want? How do we respond? Sadly, I’ve been known to shake my fist at the heavens and complain about the unfairness of it all. I’ve also been told that I can be a bit melodramatic at times, as well.

Just maybe there’s greater learning in not having our desires completely met. Okay, obviously. But, often getting to the core of that learning takes patience and an openness to considering other possibilities. Take time to slow down, get curious, and reflect on what’s there. Because you may not get what you want, but you do get what you need.