You notice how goldsmiths put a piece of precious metal on fire to make its luster and color more aesthetically appealing? Its not an easy process. A gold has to go through filing, soldering, sawing, forging, casting, polishing, and so on and so forth before it can be worn as a jewelry. Imagine if you were that poor piece of metal, subjected and tortured under the sweltering heat of fire? How would you react? Will you be screaming all day because of the tedious and dreadful ordeal?

When I am tempted these days to whine about life’s jokes, I remind myself of the universe’s transitory nature. This too shall pass, and I will emerge as a better person. Obstacles are nothing but mere tools to make our character even stronger!

Why, too many blessings are coming our way. A speck of trouble will definitely not ruin my peace, sorry to say.

In the past its different. Every little thing used to bother me, you see, I was a chronic worrier. Things not getting done the way I want them to be? I worry. Disappointing people around me? I worry. Getting myself hurt or hurting others? I worry. In a way, it cripples you and makes you a loser. And the more you worry, the more you invite tragedy. It will only pull you harder into the dark pit of loneliness, defeat, and  endless struggle.  Accept that things happen for some purpose or some reason. I realized that when you play too safe, when you fear too much of the unknown, that’s when you get hurt all the more. Find comfort in the hands of time. Never be afraid to try and try. And most important, be thankful always.

Like gold, trust that whatever discomfort you are going through, leads you to a brighter and smarter YOU.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4)