The honest perspective

When we are truly honest with ourselves we realize that all events in our life and in this world are neutral. Tsunami does not come about out of ocean's anger, nor does tragedy befall us because we are a bad person, nor does fortune favor us because we are so kind. The meaning we associate with an event is a reflection of the evolution of our own consciousness.

To grow spiritually is to move from having perspectives that bring us misery, to having perspectives that make us strong and happy, to eventually moving away from all perspectives and seeing things exactly as they are - which is freedom, which is unity, which is love.

However, paradoxically, the more we are in need of regaining perspective under trying times, the harder it is to come by. Which is why it is important to contemplate on higher truths about life while one is not afflicted by sorrow. These truths can then be our true guiding light through difficult times.