You Can Do It

The world was made that problems could not be escaped.
(A Course in Miracles)

When we come across problems, sometimes we don’t want to deal with them. We wish someone else can fix them for us. Unfortunately, we only waste time with that approach; sooner or later the problems will be back to haunt us. The issue at hand is our problem, not someone else's. It has a precious lesson in store for us. If the Tao assigns us a lesson, it must be meaningful for us to solve it. Every obstacle along the Way shows us how to break free of our self-imposed limits. The Tao wants us to reach our fullest potential, so please don’t consider problems as punishments; consider them as presents instead. You know you will get a present each time when you face everything that comes your way with an open mind.

Too often we seek the wisdom of some gurus, fortunetellers, or today's more scientific magicians - the doctors with their pills - to find the answers for us. Truth of the matter is that all the answers are inside of us and only we have access to them. Quiet yourself down and you can receive the messages of your inner voice. This voice will guide you in a new direction, which may appear strange to your rational voice; yet, in the end you will just know what is right for you. As you listen to your inner voice, you can sense how your world is changing as you reposition yourself. You can suddenly feel the earth under your feet again and your hectic world calms down. Everything becomes serene, quiet and peaceful. With every step you take, your confidence, strength and connectedness with the Tao deepens.

You gain your confidence and strength to march forward.  Suddenly, all the answers seem crystal-clear. And it all happens after you start believing in yourself again. No one knows your body better than you do, no one knows your children better, and no one knows yourself better than you do. You are the master of your life; the Tao wants to remind you of your hidden powers. All these annoying issues are just there to unleash your potential. Trust yourself and your inner voice - you can do it!

By Christian and Su Zhen