In many books I have read, it is during adversity that a human being grows and the challenges are stepping stones to important character formation. On the other hand, dealing with a similar topic, spirituality teaches us that the external world has no control over our inner world, but the point is, is it really applicable to today’s world? Let’s dive in!
“Anyone who is steady in his determination for the advanced stage of spiritual realization and can equally tolerate the onslaughts of distress and happiness is certainly a person eligible for liberation.”
Bhagavat Gita on Realization
Many a time, a day can be experienced by any of us that have everything wrong in it even if you are a person who wants to see the half bottle full but all you see is a big void and the exquisite desire to solve things then and there! The harsh truth be said, the laws of the universe do not at all work like that. I have realized things take time, people heal over time and space, realizations happen and everything falls into place but it takes time and it is a process, not a project you need to wind up!
The external disturbances teach us about ourselves more than the other person inflicting the same on us or situations. The process needs to be trusted and time needs to be respected. We can always learn to deal better and smarter with each setbacks and make a stronger comeback! In the vedic literature,
“The happiness which comes from long practice, which leads to the end of suffering, which at first is like poison, but at last like nectar – this kind of happiness arises from the serenity of one’s own mind.”
Bhagavat Gita on Suffering & Happiness
Human beings are most susceptible to the identification of the self with the material world which is the ego. The ego is a stronger emotion that involves the falsification of one’s true nature based on temporary objects or things or persons or this material world. The ego may bring temporary superiority but in the long run, all real things unfold to humanity on the strong laws of karma and divine realization.
“It is Nature that causes all movement. Deluded by the ego, the fool harbors the perception that says – I did it.”
Bhagavat Gita on Ego
According to our Veds, not only Ego is deluded but also the impermanence nature of both suffering and happiness is stated. The irony is both the black and white life of humanity are like seasons and almost always pass by . Just like time and space. Nature has its own way of answering the deep questions of humanity but I guess we are not listening just yet. In the words of Gita ,
“The nonpermanent appearance of happiness and distress, and their disappearance in due course, are like the appearance and disappearance of winter and summer seasons. They arise from sense perception, and one must learn to tolerate them without being disturbed.”
Bhagavat Gita on Seasons of Human Life
With that, I leave a trail of thoughtfulness for all the hardships must come to an end and they are just lessons to be experienced. The rightfulness of human mind should be firm in faith in one’s own self despite the chaotic external circumstances to seek peace and realization in the long run.
Lots of Love & Compassion,
Ana
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