Hard Is Good.

Hard is Good.

Today, 6:26 PM
Some of life's most valuable and beautiful lessons come in very unattractive packages. HIV and early parental death were enormously painful, and the greatest catalysts for my spiritual and personal growth.

Have your darkest hours been transformative? Received as "gifts" as viewed by Rumi?

Here is a quote I like, followed by something I puzzled out.

Namaste/Peace

Craig
Hermes Alchemist

"ADVERSITY CAN DISTRESS US OR BLESS US The way we use adversity is strictly our own choice, For in God's Hands adversity can make the heart rejoice - For everything God sends to us, no matter in what form, Is sent with plan and purpose for by the fierceness of a storm The atmosphere is changed and cleared and the earth is washed and clean And the "high winds of adversity" can make restless souls serene - And while it's very difficult for mankind to understand God's intentions and His purpose and the workings of His Hand, If we observe the miracles that happen every day We cannot help but be convinced that in His wondrous way God makes what seemed unbearable and painful and distressing, Easily acceptable when we view it as a blessing." ~Helen Steiner Rice

"Careful reflection of the barnacles and lead in one's life, when buffed through sorrow, joy and experience, reveal the nacre and gold that was always there. This is life as Alchemy." ~Hermes Alchemist