The life lesson I'm reluctant to learn

Life charges too high a price for some lessons. This one, in particular, wants my ego, perhaps my health or that of my loved ones, and all my comfort zones in exchange for wisdom.

I can say the words, "We are one" and not really believe it. Either I live it or it remains in its package, delivered but unopened. I cannot send it back because there is no return address. And so it sits at my front door, waiting...