Bumps along the Road

Some self-help and new-age books claim that it is your destiny to always be at peace. I am not so sure about that. Not because I believe that much in karma, that is, the idea that we have to live through our old sins. It is more that we are on a journey home and along the way the Tao shows us what our personality is all about and who we really want to be. In this creation process you cannot help stumbling a little when the road makes a sudden turn. The promise that I would be able to believe is that you the Tao will offer you always an opportunity to land on your feet and that soon this little disturbance will be nothing but a vague memory. Do not fear a little bump in the road, but trust your flexibility and creativity to lift your self up to an even higher level afterwards.

What you can do though, is 'to step out of it'. The ego is scared if unexpected problems emerge. The lower self is afraid it will be all alone. But there is a serene higher part of you that is always accessible independent of the circumstances. Do you remember the final fight in Jean-Claude Van Damme's Bloodsport. When Frank Dux faced Chong Li, his opponent blinded him. There was incredible panic in him at the moment, but when Frank Dux stepped out of it he remembered that he had been prepared for this moment. His master had taught him how to serve tea blindfolded. Falling back on his sixth sense, he could fight even without being able to see his opponent. He focused, became aware of the situation and and with the help of his incredible kicks managed to beat Chong Li.

Welcome the bumps along the road. They are there to help you grow and realize that no matter what the challenge, the Tao has prepared you to face everything that comes your way.