Wednesday, October 8, 2008

What is Suffering?

Suffering is simply the experiences that teach us. It spurs endurance, which in turn breeds character. We come to Earth to learn and grow. Without pain, how would we do this? The only lesson you learn during a period of peace and happiness is that you have to live those rare moments like they are your last. Moments that show you that life is beautiful and the greatest gift that the Universe blesses us with. Living your life with the pure intent to love other people is never found in those who harbor anger, fear, hate, or malice.

Our souls are not made to be compatible with every other soul. It doesn't work like that. However, just because a person does something that you hate (which is almost as strong of a word as love), you grow by realizing that you can still love a person's soul yet dislike their actions and decisions.

In every person, there is a little "light" that is born into us; an innate trait. Young and naive souls have the responsibility to cultivate and expand this light inside themselves. Older and wiser souls that are close to the end of their journeys to Earth are responsible for going out and spreading this little light-consciousness.

What is this? This light is our essence - our personal connection to the universe that can never be completely eradicated. This light is Utter Love. Total Peace. The Epitome of Elation. Sometimes, the "evils" and errors of us on Earth harden and dim this. One mark on the path to enlightenment is to find a way to rise above earthly, materialistic things. Things that will never really matter when you return Home.

So, in closing, what I am trying to convey is this. I want you to allow your spirit to beam from inside-out like a beacon of hope and love in this dark, horrible plane of existence. To never second guess yourself or think bad thoughts, because negativity only breeds negativity. Even through trials and hard times, know that the Universe always pulls in your favor, and that Fate is a righteous being never leading you astray. Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great strife with cheerfulness and a sound mind.

The lesson that I have learned and that I hope to teach you is that one must find beauty and harmony in life, especially when things are the worst that they've ever been. It proves that your mind and heart and soul are strong enough to overcome anything. Don't hold grudges and keep sadness and anger pent up inside. Go out and live and relish each moment.


Love,
Kacki

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