The story of my life, every single day

A little long but here is the story of my life, every single day!

Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I hear are the birds chirping outside. Their soothing melodies always lets me know, that it is going to be a great day ahead and not even once do they not sing, for that is how they welcome the morning, every single day without fail.

When I step out, the crisp and fresh morning breeze rejuvenates my soul, letting me again know, that a great day lies ahead. And then I look at the trees, always standing tall and majestic, brimming with life, vivid green and vibrant, once again letting me know, that a great day lies ahead. I notice the azure blue sky and the clouds that float by, always still, never in a hurry, reminding me of the great day that lies ahead.

And then I step out of my lane, and what comes screaming at me is the cacophony of the city. Hundreds of cars breathing out poisonous fumes, people hurrying and scurrying in a mad rush as if their very lives depended on it. I notice the few homeless men who sit hungry, lonely and dejected, struggling to survive. I observe the many buildings that blots the landscape, blocking the horizon, the breeze and the sky. And alas, the singing of the birds gets drowned by the deafening noise of the city, and the trees? They are nowhere to be seen.

And then the great day that I just moments ago envisioned, almost gets crumbled into dust. But I always come to realize, that even though the trees, the sky, the birds, the fresh air tends to get lost in the chaos that is the hustle & bustle of the city, each day, someway or the other, they let me know and remind me, on the joy of being alive. And if even for a minute, we can stop and appreciate and observe the magnificent beauty that lies in nature, everyday, always, turns out to be nothing short of a great day.

And this here is the story of my life, every single day!

Why do bad things happen to good people?

Bad things don't happen to good people because what seems like bad things actually happen for the good and what seems like good things actually happen for the bad, and so it keeps repeating. Whatever is bad will become good and whatever is good will become bad to become good to bad and so forth and on and on it goes. 

That is how the good and the bad duality/energies play out and they always aim to reach a balance. Once a balance is reached, it makes a person grow. Then again another growth cycle of good and bad repeats and that is how we as individuals keep growing. In this context, there is no good and bad. Eventually you come to realize that judging what is perceived to be good and bad does not serve any purpose other than resisting the flow of life. Acceptance on the other hand, makes you stop judging and no longer resist the flow. Everything that happens, simply 'is', it is the mind that labels it to be 'good' or 'bad' and then create resistance to life situations. Every situation whether you label it as 'good' or 'bad' is only there to make one evolve and grow. So it is important to start flowing with the river of life rather than resist it and only then can one enjoy the ride, even the turbulent parts.

Here is a very simple example to kind of put things into perspective. Lets say you are unemployed and your bank account is running dry. Its a tough and difficult situation. A job is what you desperately need. Its a terrible situation to find yourself in. Finally, after months of applying and trying, you get a job. Now, getting this job is the best thing that could have happened to you considering the circumstances. You are ecstatic, relieved and finally things fall back into place.

So you begin your new job with much enthusiasm, in the first few months you love it. You finally have the financial freedom and it feels so good. Now as the months go by, say a year or two, the new job which bought you so much happiness is now making you miserable. It could be because of the horrible boss or your job becomes boring or you have too much work with too little pay or there is no growth at all or your colleagues are giving you a hard time etc. So now suddenly, what was once the best thing in your life has become your worst nightmare. The good turned to bad.

So because of your current situation, you start looking for a new job. And soon enough, you do get a new job. And this new job has better pay, more responsibilities, is a better company and you are a lot more equipped to face the challenges due to the lessons learnt in your previous job. It has made you grow. So the bad now again becomes the good. Sometimes it may be a while before the new job comes along but eventually it will, you are pushed to get it. 

And this is how we navigate life and when we resist, judge and label situations, we create misery and suffering for ourselves. So even if getting the new job takes a long time and you feel stuck, the key is to stop resisting it and have trust in the Universe that the 'bad' you are currently experiencing will eventually turn 'good'. That is the design!

Therefore, a more accurate way to put it is, "Bad things don't happen to good people, what is perceived to be bad things actually serves a greater good although it may seem bad or even terrible at first."

Now, if you have lost a loved one, it is very difficult to understand or even accept that such a terrible event can serve a greater good. But it does! You may not know it, you may be completely unaware of it but experiencing the loss of a loved one serves the growth of your soul in ways which you cannot understand or comprehend.  

The Most Majestic Tree for all to Behold

A long time ago, a seed was planted unto the Earth,

For it was to blossom, the most majestic tree for all to behold.

The conditions seemed perfect, the soil right, the weather fine,

And so this tree was to blossom,the most majestic tree for all to behold.

Amidst the lush green milieu, under turquoise blue skies, 

This tree was to stand, tall and elegant, 

With captivating features & striking appearance,

It was to be the cause of wondrous awe, bringing inspiration galore, 

To those with the good fortune of ever meeting its gaze.

A stalwart reaching out to the heavens, for bring it down to Earth it may,

This tree was to blossom, for it was to be the most majestic tree for all to behold.

But none knew that a storm was brewing out far.

With ominous clouds filled with dark and brooding menace, 

The sky appeared over the far and wide horizon.

And tore apart the land it did, leaving with it a tale of destruction.

Not a thing was spared, and all that was left by the storm, 

Was a deep scar to the land, wounded such that only time may heal.

However, left standing was our tree, for it had survived the onslaught,

Only it remains a shadow of what was to be its foretold destiny.  

Hope still remains for it to grow to what it once was destined to be,

For this tree was to blossom, the most majestic tree for all to behold.

Today, it threatens to be cut, torn down to shreds, without leaving but a trace.

And so the questions looms;will it stand or will it be cut forever to be lost?

The answer, as difficult as it may be to be found, 

Simply depends on a simple equation that stands on the ground.

It is the equation that simply involves,

What you and I, the ones who planted this seed, decide to choose. 

For this tree was to blossom, the most majestic of all trees to behold,

And tragic will be its fate, if we let it go to waste, for gone will be the magic,

Of this tree, the most majestic tree for all to behold