Facing Life's Difficulties

Tests (Trials)

We constantly are tested in life. We will be tested in all: mind, body, and soul. There is no limit or end to the trials we will have to face: life is a neverending trial what will you do to face this continual test we call life? Some cling to religion, some stick with friends and family, and most of all many will fail many trials in life. Whether you fail any or all of the trials ultimately relies on you: you must persevere, and conquer life's main challenges. We cannot prevail easily against an invisible foe: we must show both courage and fortitude to be successful in life.

You are a special breed: you've taken the commitment to read my blog. You are here in my heart, and I hope I am in yours. We face the challenges of life together, maybe not physically, but spiritually we are in it together. We don't ever fight alone against this broken world: there are many people going through the same battle as me and you. We can try to think life is giving us a unfair challenge, but there are no unjust challenges when it comes to this life. We are not powerless: we have all the tools to fight against the scourge of this life. We must remember, the battle is in the mind and the heart. Love is the ultimate answer. With love we can overcome anything. Compassion, peace of mind, and sympathetic joy (the four sublime states, along with love) help us defeat the demons of our soul.

Everyone has joy when life is going smoothly. However, when life is not going according to plans, we tend to panic and become dismal, full of despair. We must defeat the negativity: negativity kills the mind. We must be stronger than what we are on the outside, for the strength lies on the inside. We must realize the mind's full potential, a tool as sharp as the finest blade. The mind contains both the strength and the know how to overcome any problem. Choosing to utilize our wisdom in the face of a trial is the real problem, for often we lock up emotionally when the going gets tough. If we let our heart fill with sorrow then we can never hope to overcome life's difficulties.

We need to understand we should never rely on our own strength to face life's challenges. Surround yourself with your loved ones, and ask them for their advice, a sympathetic ear. Honesty is the best policy. Openly communicate with your family and friends about the problems you are facing. You will not lose their respect, but rather gain it. People love honesty, for it's music to their ears to hear that their friends and family want their opinion and support. Cling to them, letting their strength become yours.

Do not ever fear that you will fail, for the moment you fear you have already failed. Have enough courage to admit you are human, and will fail. That is the secret to winning any of life's battles. The moment a man or woman becomes arrogant and thinks they are impervious to all they will be eaten alive by the trials we face in life. Pride is the enemy, always. Live life to it's fullest, and become a real warrior: one that overcomes their own problems ans personal demons. Our enemies are not each other, but life itself and its endless difficulties. Do not hesitate to seek refuge in the storm of the broken world, but never give in to the enemy we call this world.