Human birth is not an accidental phenomenon. Each of us has been born to accomplish a goal. That goal is to expand our spiritual awareness sufficiently to recognize and become one with the Supreme Reality, and to serve Its eternal wisdom as a loving instrument in every relationship. We are asked to compassionately witness, but remain unaffected by the highs and lows of our personality’s old attachments to likes and dislikes, victories and defeats, praise and blame.

Not everything in life happens exactly the way we wanted or planned, but the very thoughts of disappointment and frustration that arise can bring […]