“But honesty, open-mindedness and willingness are essential.”
We triumph over life’s inevitable challenges not by the exercise of
willpower and brute force but by tapping into the power of the universe.
Many paths lead to our ultimate awakening, most, if not all begin with
spiritual discomfort. Sickness (our own or a loved ones), addiction,
financial stress, a failed relationship and death (a loved ones or
contemplating our own) are all beginnings, for “the only instrument sharp enough to cut away the excess of self is pain.”
The greatest gift we can give ourselves is a foundation in faith before
the assault on self begins. The pain and discomfort of dealing with the
ultimate questions of living will not be avoided, but we will have a
clear-cut set of directions to follow out of the wilderness.
“Be quick to see where religious people are right. Make use of what they offer.”
Set aside any preconceived ideas and don a new pair of glasses. Listen
and learn with your heart, for in the end, isn’t finding a way out more
important than who provides it? If you were drowning and a rope appeared
held by a long hated enemy would you refuse it? Put aside your
prejudice against any spiritual path, make use of what they have to
offer, take what you need and leave the rest (for this selfishness is
God inspired) and join us as we “trudge the road of happy destiny.”
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