Do things happen for a reason?

What is the difference 

between your experience of existence 

and that of a saint?

The saint knows 

that the spiritual path 

is a sublime chess game with God.

And that the Beloved

has just made such a fantastic move 

that the saint is now continually 

tripping over joy.

Whereas, my dear,

I am afraid you still think 

You have a 1000 serious moves.

(Hefez, Tripping over Joy)

Awakening is like swimming in a wild current. We have little choice but to follow suit. For many it is hard to find meaning in life’s seemingly random events, yet the seasoned spiritual traveler will discover that everything—whether perceived good or bad—is designed to dissolve the self. Keep going!