| It is often difficult for people to understand the truth that the world is unfolding perfectly and there is nothing wrong. When one looks around, it is not hard to see suffering, unfairness, victimization, cruelty, and other facets of human existence that seem less than perfect. One can't help but ask how could this be perfect. But it is so important to grasp the truth of this for it will be a constant issue for most people on the spiritual path. The Upanishads state as their first truth that all human suffering is caused by not knowing the true nature of reality. They go on to list four other causes of human suffering but then state that those four are all derivatives of the first. And what is the true nature of reality? The physical world is an illusion; the only real nature is our spiritual nature. The physical world is created moment by moment as a reflection of our thoughts and creative abilities. When we look around and see suffering, it is a reflection of the suffering in us. When we see cruelty, it is a reflection of the cruelty within us. It is always this simple, that what we see is a reflection of our own inner processes. And so the way to end suffering is to become one with our true nature which is god, and to address the suffering and victimization within ourselves. Attempting to change the outside world is a fruitless endeavor and only leads to frustration, further victimization and many other less than positive outcomes. The only changes we can make that are useful are to ourselves. The world will change around us as we change and as we act from inspired motivation and not from a sense of moral obligation or right or wrong. None of us are the judge of what is best for any other person - ever. No one is the judge of what is best for us. And so, spend your time addressing your own inner conflicts when you don't like what you see in the world. Look for it's cause within you and always continue to deepen your connection with god. |
