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MajestyJo · 08-20-2013, 07:34 AM

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

You are reading from the book Touchstones

Every human being is a problem in search of a solution.
—Ashley Montagu

Each of us is a strong and fragile creature. We're always subject to forces outside our control, and we're learning steps for living that helps us cope and rise above these problems. Our particular situation might seem special to us but in another sense, everyone's situation is a unique problem. Spiritual growth is the result of coming face to face with our own situation, feeling the brunt of our own puzzlement, recognizing no recipe will apply completely, and then trusting our Higher Power as we make unsure responses.

No school or parent can ever teach us enough to smooth our search for solutions. We become complete human beings by living through the muddle, by truly trusting our connections with God and other people to carry us along until we find clarity again. We progress into manhood when we meet our own particular life crises. We learn to see we have this process in common with every human being. Rather than resist our problems, we band together with others and pool our strength to find solutions.

My problems today are opportunities for spiritual growth.

My father said many years ago that my son was a "Happening looking for a place to land." I think that there is some of that in all of us. As they say, "We are spiritual beings, looking for a way to walk this Earthly path.

08-20-2013, 07:34 AM	#20
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	Tuesday, August 20, 2013 You are reading from the book Touchstones Every human being is a problem in search of a solution. —Ashley Montagu Each of us is a strong and fragile creature. We're always subject to forces outside our control, and we're learning steps for living that helps us cope and rise above these problems. Our particular situation might seem special to us but in another sense, everyone's situation is a unique problem. Spiritual growth is the result of coming face to face with our own situation, feeling the brunt of our own puzzlement, recognizing no recipe will apply completely, and then trusting our Higher Power as we make unsure responses. No school or parent can ever teach us enough to smooth our search for solutions. We become complete human beings by living through the muddle, by truly trusting our connections with God and other people to carry us along until we find clarity again. We progress into manhood when we meet our own particular life crises. We learn to see we have this process in common with every human being. Rather than resist our problems, we band together with others and pool our strength to find solutions. My problems today are opportunities for spiritual growth. My father said many years ago that my son was a "Happening looking for a place to land." I think that there is some of that in all of us. As they say, "We are spiritual beings, looking for a way to walk this Earthly path. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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