The Universe always Responds

Making our way through the confusing times of our lives often brings even more confusion. The end result for the poor in spirit is depression, maybe drugs and alcohol abuse, overeating, mindless sex, whatever we think can dampen the resultant pain stemming from this confusion. And for sure, these are some confusing times.

The times when I feel spiritually poor, I feel the pressure and tension that tell things are not well on the inside, no matter how I try to make it appear on the outside. We all experience it from time to time, but when it occurs, do we turn to our familiar vice, or have we grown past the need for one?

Us Humans, we abhor pain, be it mental or emotional. We did not come here for that, so we think. We came to be happy, we came into a reality that is full of duality and expect no contrast. Really?

We grow through pain and suffering. We gain experience and develop wisdom – that is why I say that a man who never feels pain is stunted emotionally and mentally barren.

I would be first to admit that sometimes extreme difficulties cause us to cry out to the Universe, asking why? Why me? Why now? When will it end?

The Universe always responds, lovingly, kindly.

Shhhhsh!

Be quiet, listen.