Overcome Setbacks

Life is not easy and simple; it is filled with many problems that can never be solved. Every single situation demands that we review all the options before we can come to any solution. We should not worry and become upset — we cannot solve problems permanently and forever. Sometimes we have partial solutions to the problems. But we should not forget that every solution brings new problems. This does not mean that we should not try partial solutions. Each of us has abilities but we have to develop them to overcome a problem. Abilities without effort are nothing. Many times in life, we put the cart before the horse. We do not put things in proper perspective and, therefore, we come to false conclusions. It is very difficult to know what the right way to solve our problems is. Sometimes we must confront them head on. Other times, we must be flexible, diplomatic and be willing to zigzag, and may be even backtrack a little, in order to solve them. We must overcome our obstacle in order to grow. One of the most difficult problems in life is how can we be reconciled with our enemies. In life, there will always be disputes, exchange of words, threats and blows. This happens within families, friends, within and between nations. Many a time, war is a product of these disputes. The major problems on earth are not the bomb or nuclear or chemical weapons. These are actually the products of the problem. The main problem is that the human imagination has not yet expanded to the point where it comprehends its own essential unity

Source: Economic Times, 2/01/2019