Why is it that some people always complain of having problems while some others never seem to face any troubles?
We all encounter various kinds of situations in life, but each person’s response is different, and it is determined by how they perceive the situations. This is why something that is catastrophic for one person is not so for another.
What sets apart the one who sees a problem from the one who does not? Does the latter know something that the former is ignorant of?
Usually, that is not the case. The difference between the two comes down to understanding, and faith in what they know. We all know that everyone goes through different seasons in life. If it is winter today, spring will follow. No difficulty will persist forever; all troubles will pass one day. But we do not remember this at the right time.
How do we change our perception of things so that nothing feels like a problem? The answer is a novel one but very effective – fill yourself with the light of truth, love, purity, and power, and the darkness that clouds your perception will vanish.
This darkness – of fear, anger, ego, jealousy, or any kind of negative thought or emotion – is at the root of all problems. This darkness seems to have enveloped the minds of most people.
We often get lost in this darkness within, and increase it further by giving it our attention. Instead of thinking of solutions, we brood over our difficulties and sink into deeper gloom.
All that is needed to dispel the darkness is to switch on the light of truth. The truth is that we are souls – beings of peace, purity, love, and bliss. These are our natural qualities. That is why we feel at ease, and happy, when we experience these qualities. When we are robbed of peace, devoid of purity and love, we begin to feel unease and sorrow. We move away from our truth, and suffering follows.
The best way to bring the light of truth into our life is to connect with God, the ocean of virtues, by remembering Him. When we do that, we are filled with His light, which we can then spread to others through thoughts, words and deeds that are imbued with our innate virtues. Our life changes, and so do our relationships, and then we find that there are not too many problems in our life after all.
Sharona Stillerman coordinates the activities of the Brahma Kumaris in Israel.
