The Life Principle is an important concept to consider. In this world, many suffer. Suffering has its root causes in separation. And separation is a construct. To end suffering, a person must understand nature's essential unity. 'What comes around, goes around' is an old-fashioned saying but with meaning. It wasn't until I began to grasp this that my life became much easier. Now, I'm not saying life is perfect, only that life is simplified, and even when times are hard, there is a sense of joy and completeness. To me, the nature of reality means getting to the meaning behind all circumstances, which are merely opportunities to enjoy life and get to know the nature of being.
My son rode his scooter. His little foot peddled him through the park. An elderly gentleman stopped him to say hello. My son stopped his scooter and looked up at the man. The man said, "Do you ever use the other foot?" My son looked at him, a little confused by the comment, and scooted away to show off his ability to use the same foot. The gentleman turned to me and said, "He should try the other foot so he strengthens both sides [of his body] and not just the one." I smiled and continued walking.
In life, there are moments when one realizes this isn't all there is. Truly, something exists on the other side.
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