Sometimes in a effort to think we have control over our lives or indeed aren't as vulnerable as we may feel, we pull away from the people, and the things that can really help us, or at least give us equilibrium as we finds the answers we seek.

In actuality, we are not in control over our lives, not if we are trusting the Divine Spirit to guide us in timing and decisions, and working simultaneously behind the scenes orchestrating the fruition of our words, thoughts, and actions.

We are given gifts, family, friends, partners, spouses even pets that give our lives meaning, and can if circumstances are optimum enrich us by giving us a sense of value. In the converse, when things are not optimum, those same ones can be the source of much pain, and unless we learn how to move past it, we will stay under the spell of that pain for years to come.

Let us not confuse the two; those who are for us and those who are against us. And don't let stubbornness or pride be the instruments we use to do so.

Pain and difficulty come to all. The thing is to learn from them, gain strength, mercy, perseverance, and thankfulness for enduring, and move on to share your lessons with those willing to hear, and be patient with those that must learn on their own.

Life is a series of change, test, and growth. Some pleasant, some no so pleasant. The trick is to realize that the Universe is conspiring in your favor. If you can see that you are a pupil, ever growing, learning, changing, becoming the best version of You, eventually you will become the master of your life, and with joy enjoy those gifts, as well as the blessedness of silence and meditation, and prayer.

Namaste on your Journey.