Disruptions Occur

"Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry,

the philosophy which does not laugh, and the greatness

which does not bow before children."  Kahlil Gibran

Dedicated to a spiritual life does not protect one from the harshness of life.  We all experience abrasions and pitfalls no matter how religious we strive to be.  Even if we protect ourselves in the strictest of sanctuaries, disruption continues to occur.

We are in this life to live it fully, to embrace our gifts, and to navigate through lessons.  Emphasis is not to be placed on the hardship itself, but upon our ability to use wisdom for solutions.  Unbuckled from fear, we are free to focus on the truth of the present moment.

When we set our ego aside and eliminate reactions of shame, guilt or sorrow, we are in a better position to see clearly to the other side of harshness.  Once we move through the unexpected debris littering our path, we can laugh like a Buddha, weep with gratitude, and humbly blend with all children of God.