A Path to Peace: Maria’s Question and the Wisdom of Acceptance

Maria’s mind was heavy with burdens. Tired of the weight of suffering, she reached out to me with a heartfelt question: “Carl, why do we suffer?”

The answer is simple, yet profound: We suffer because we resist life as it is. We cling to how we think things should be, rather than embracing the reality before us. But here’s the truth: pain dissolves when we listen deeply to the present moment and accept it fully. This is the gateway to a life of peace and even joy. 

“But Carl,” Maria asked, “how do we accept grief? How do we accept loss?”

My response? Treat life itself as sacred. See every experience, whether joyful or painful, as if the divine were standing before you, offering a lesson. Every moment holds the potential to become part of your story, and stories shape who we are.

You can’t claim to love life, or God, while rejecting half of what comes your way. You’re either all in, or you’re not.

So, Maria, it’s time to rewrite your story. Shift from “Me, me, me” to “Wow, wow, wow.” Change your words, and your mindset will follow. 

And if you’re seeking deeper guidance, read my book, “Threads for Life” These are the very threads that have woven through my journey, from the silence of the Himalayas to the chaos of today. My hope is that they’ll become yours too, guiding you, strengthening you, and reminding you that even in hardship, there is wisdom to be found. 

Would you like to explore these threads further? The choice is yours.