and the Universe Answered

When life hurts...when it baffles and confuses...when it doesn't seem to work...these are signs from Me...as if I were tapping on your shoulder or whispering in your ear...trying to point out that something important, something really...really important...is being misunderstood....
The woman looked around to see who was talking...no one...nowhere...who are you she asked...
The Universe...me...you...everything the voice answered...
Okay...so what is it I am misunderstanding....
Love...the Lion...Faith...Trust...Belief...just Life in general right now...but its okay...most do...
Help me to understand...please...
Well... some of it you are going to have to figure out for yourself...life goes on and you will never have all the answers...but for now....I'll share a few truths with you...
Yes, please...and the woman sat up and listened with her heart...
For starters...Faith...Trust...Belief...you need to have them...in others...in yourself...without proof...somethings you just have to let go and do...if another fails to live up to what you think they should do or be...let them...it is their life not yours...if they disappoint you...hurt you...know that they are doing the best they know how...keep the Faith...Trust and Belief in them...unending...most will try to live up to your expectations...they will try harder to be the person you see in them...so see the very best...
The same with Love...love unending...for it is what life is...the very essence of me and you...of all life...you can love any and all...if they love you back it can be wonderful...but if they choose not to...it doesn't make your love for them any less...so give freely...the more you give of love the more you will find...don't close your heart off to any...keep it open so others can find the love you have...it will grow and flourish....

Good advice...Thank you...but what about the Lion...tell me please what he wants...why he is here...
I can't answer that for you...like I said somethings you will find out in time...I do know he is not stalking you...trying to hurt or torture you...so stop thinking that...he is as lost and confused as you are...maybe more so...he does care...so he comes to see you...but in his own way...give him time...patience...love...he...more than most in this world needs your love and patience...his life is so very busy right now and he is responsible for so many others in his Kingdom...he thinks he has to be there for others...but no one is there for him...but you...you have always been there for him...its why he comes...he needs you...needs to know you love and believe still...I guess I told you more than I meant to...you needed to know...he needs you to know...
So what now...where do I go from here...what to write...to say...
Keep on with your stories...Fairy tales...build your garden...your home here...bring in your life...your love...let it flourish and grow...
And will you stay here with me...teach me...
I have always been a part of you and you a part of me...where you go...I go...we are inseparable...you only need to be still and listen...and ask....
and the woman smiled...

Life and love could be simple if you let it...and the Lion? he can come and go as he pleases....as can all I love...