Once upon a time- way back when- I pulled a spiritual book out of my bookcase that looked interesting, and began reading it. Soon I was caught up in it and wondered why I’d never read any of this material before! I was tearing through it until eventually I came to a page that was heavily underlined, and then another page with remarks in the margin. My handwriting! Which meant sometime in the past I HAD read this book- but the material wasn’t relevant to me at the time. Totally forgot about it. I was so taken with the material in the book that I went out and bought copies to give to all my family and friends for Christmas. I’m sure they were super thrilled to no end. Yeah, right. And to my knowledge, not a one ever read the book. Yup! True story.  This was before I ever truly understood the concept of readiness.  I thought everyone would be just as excited as I was…back then. I had heaps of enthusiasm but little sensitivity! Until you’re ready to read or hear something, nothing gets absorbed. “We never see what we are not ready to see.” – Jonathan Lockwood Huie Readiness for What? Webster says readiness is being prepared mentally for some experience or action. It is being…….