In this life, things won’t always go your way unless you are willing to go the way of life. It is from the sadness that we understand the power of joy, the loneliness which teaches us how to appreciate the special people in our life, and guilt that shows us the light of divine pride and glory. If we move through life expecting always to be happy, to always feel motivated and confident, we will inevitably encounter disappointment. And if we are not trained in appreciating those negative emotional states, then they can take a heavy toll on us.

Happiness is like a candle in the darkness, its light can shine for all to see, and when it is shared with others nothing is lost, the illumination only increases. This is the approach we must have if we really want to create a better world. Kindness is the fundamental condition of love in action, the most basic and yet most precious expression of our deepest nature.

When the time comes to reconnect with the flow of energy that guides us all back to our truest selves, we inevitably find ourselves at a crossroads. Ahead of us lie innumerable paths, each with their own trials and challenges, wisdom, lessons and experiences.

We are all aware on some level of a power greater than ourselves. It has many names, and many people attempt to speculate about its true nature, but the fact it exists is evident all around us. For those of us gifted in the creative arts, whether we are wordsmiths, natural performers, inspired thinkers or have an eye for design, there will always come a moment where we ask ourselves… Where does all this come from?

What gives us confidence to take action, to move forward in life?
Is it the feeling that we are superior to others? That we are greater than they are? That what we feel, or think, or what we have to say, is more important than the contributions of others?
It shouldn’t be that way at all.

When we take that first step into a more conscious modality of living, suddenly our whole world changes. We see the world differently, we see ourselves differently, and we see other people differently as well.
During these moments of profound transformation, we may have to confront a vision of the future where the road ahead is fraught with challenges.

Life is a beautiful adventure, but it is also a journey full of trials, tests and challenges for each one of us. We can’t know what other people are going through, so there is no sense in comparing our different situations, but there is one thing we can all do to improve our situation.
Find reasons to be grateful. Even in the darkest moments, even when you feel at your very lowest.

Why do we do what we do? Why do we spend so much time and energy, money, and so many sleepless nights pursuing our goals and our dreams? We might all have different visions of tomorrow, but we are all searching for the same thing: meaning.

The universe is full of mystery, all around us and within us as well, and we are all gifted with the power of understanding so that the cosmos can know itself, and marvel in its own splendour!

We might sometimes think that the pursuit of wisdom is a purely intellectual objective, but in reality it’s so much more.
Wisdom transcends knowledge. It’s a level of understanding which cannot be put into words, a connection between your heart, your soul, and the universe all around you.