God has a Plan for You

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass - it's learning to dance in the rain.
(Anonymous)

It must have happened to you that something really caught you on the wrong foot. You don't understand why these things happen to you; it could be an illness or a death of a loved one, a professional defeat, or someone important simply walked out on you. Somehow, no matter what you touch, nothing seems to work out. You ask, "Why me?" and even though you probably wouldn't dare to be angry at God, deep down inside you still hold a resentment towards your fate. Depression is followed by an unhealthy life-style and a downward spiral is in the making.

Everyone has to go through phases like that, so you are not alone. And while you may not be able to change your external circumstances quickly, try to lift yourself out of the depression to the best of your abilities. Physical exercises have known beneficial mood benefits, as have all the other positive energy fields like meditation, yoga, or joining spiritual communities. It is easy to see only darkness in those periods but simple exercises like counting your blessings and recalling random acts of kindness through the day go a long way.

If there is one promise of the Creator it is that you are not here to live a meaningless life. Every misfortune that hits you has a reason and a resolution for you personally. Go and find it! Perhaps this dark period is here to launch your spiritual journey in earnest, who knows? The one thing is for sure is that it is very much in your power to glimpse Her love no matter what the circumstances.

A spiritual path is the invite to say yes to life. Maybe you are still in the phase where you have to peddle fast below the water to keep it all going, but once you re-engage with the sparkles life shines your way the going will soon get easier. Just imagine how much energy you will possess when things are going your way again. The trick is to find out that with every "defeat" a new "victory" is already in the making, that every closing door implies another opens somewhere. Adjust your perspective a little and find that ray of sunshine that leads the way into a new direction.

We are loved no matter what. If you start looking around and reflect back on your life, you will recognize this truth. Wake up and reconnect with love. You can sense the enthusiasm for life is coming back to you whenever you reconnect with love. God has a plan for you. Please be patient, please trust and please be open to new avenues. You deserve a truly meaningful and happy life - be open to receive it!

By Christian and Su Zhen