“We are sure God wants us to be happy, joyous and free. We cannot subscribe to the belief that this life is a vale of tears, though it was just that for many of us. But it is clear that we made our own misery. God didn’t do it. Avoid then the deliberate manufacture of misery, but if trouble comes, cheerfully capitalize it as an opportunity to demonstrate His omnipotence” (Alcoholics Anonymous pg 133). Everyone is disabled in one way or another. When young we lack experience and wisdom. When mature we lack the energy of youth, and the hair. As we grow and change, hopefully, for not everyone does sadly, what was lacking is acquired and what was assumed would last forever fades to irrelevance spiritually. Please do not think for a moment that those suffering from serious disabilities are simply challenged in the same way as those dealing with the typical trials and tribulations of living, the point is however that the answer is the same for all.
Clichés always have a modicum of truth, if given lemons make lemonade comes to mind. The only power that can hold us back, regardless of the challenge, is giving in to self-centered fear. Living on the Spiritual Basis does not mean that life’s challenges no longer exist or are any less painful, but instead of allowing ourselves to drift into remorse and morbid reflection, we turn to Him who has all knowledge and power for strength and direction, demonstrating over fear. Circumstances in our lives are not impediments, just different paths of enlightenment. The truth will set us free: We are not this flesh. We are eternal spirit, existing in this form for only a moment, children of the Most High. Living on the Spiritual Basis affirms our connection to the infinite, puts all things into their proper place and perspective, triumphant over fear.
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