Pain educates the soul

In a time that is slowly moving toward more Light and Love, I feel a growing sense of responsibility upon my shoulders – in honor of God and my fellow human beings.

I won’t lie or pretend that I am perfect – because that would be untrue. On the contrary, I may have never felt more imperfect or full of flaws than I do now. And it is precisely for that reason that I’ve gained a deeper respect and compassion for others.

Growing and becoming something greater – something different than what we’ve always been – is a difficult journey. It requires trust, patience, effort, and a hunger for something better. A future that can outshine the demons we face again and again.

My own path has been filled with challenges, failures, wounds, and disappointments. But it has also been rich with hope, faith, trust, gratitude, love, wisdom, and a deep experience of being connected to something greater. Something that surrounds us and seeks each and every one of us.

Pain has been a teacher. It has shown me who I am – and who I am not. It has revealed what works, and what doesn’t. And when I choose one path over another, pain often speaks clearly – showing me whether that choice is of benefit and goodness, not just for myself, but for us all.