We are neurologically programmed to experience the period of falling in love as magical. Take the brain image of two new lovers and you find similar mental patterns as for people who are under the influence. Yet every honeymoon will come to an end eventually and soon the work will start. Raising a family, dealing with job insecurities and illnesses; merging psychologically with your partner can all be tough at times. The old- fashioned wedding pledge applies, in good times as in bad.
If you think you can avoid this responsibility by staying single, think again. You have a job to do and life has a habit of tracking you down. If your life partner can't get you to reprogram your roots, a colleague might, a mentee or a good friend. Life induces you to form these connections to help you find your mission. For a friend you would give it all; for your wife you would walk on glass, and for your children you would give your life. There is always a connection strong enough to force you to show up for life.
Spirituality is the art of falling in love with everything that comes your way, and the Tao helps you with this task. When parents look back when their kids are finally off to college, they remember every episode with rose-colored glasses; the good as well as the more challenging periods. It makes little sense to find your life's meaning only in hindsight - find it today instead. Fact of the matter is that you can experience your honeymoon every day once you discover love for everyone who comes your way and everything you do. Just as a preschooler would hardly say he goes to work, along the Tao you can enjoy your honeymoon every day.
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