We all go through ups and down in life. And through our struggles, as we seek answers, resolutions or even things from God, we often wonder whether God listens to us or not, whether our prayers will ever be answered. God does at the right time:
When the idea is not right, God says, ‘No.’ When the time is not right, God says, ‘Slow.’ When we are not ready, God says, ‘Grow.’ But, when everything is ready, God says, ‘Go.’
This is a beautiful reminder for us to be patient, to live not with restlessness or bitterness, questioning the Supreme Immortal Power we call God but with acceptance, gratitude and a sense of contentment.
Unfortunately, with our obsession with speed, 5G and bullet trains, instant gratification has become the norm. From food to fame, we want everything now. Yet, beneath this restless urgency lies a timeless truth: everything unfolds according to Divine timing. When we realize this, when we accept without protest, when we surrender to the Divine Will that unfolds as Karma, we discover a deeper, more purposeful joy, one that is not fleeting, but fulfilling.
Why is it that some people succeed while others fail? Both sets of people might be working hard, be sincere, committed and honest. And yet, some fail and some succeed. Is it chance, luck or serendipity? No. It’s all because of Karma. What we give, we get. We may question this and complain that this is not fair. But the Law of Karma is as fair as it gets. As we sow, so shall we reap. Good for good. Bad for bad. What unfolds in life is Twin Karma, the Karma of our past lives and the current deeds or Karma we do. We are all subject to this universal law. The law is reformative not punitive. When things don’t go our way, or when there’s suffering or there are challenges, we must be grateful, we must rejoice realizing that our negative Karmic debt is being settled. This change in perspective opens the door to grace.
So, when the outcomes of our actions are not in line with expectations, it is best to follow the ABC formula: A – Accept without protest. B – Do your Best. C – Choose to surrender in Consciousness. Realize that whatever is happening is because of Karma. Make peace with what you can’t change. Continue to do your best, and do good. Finally, evolve to transcend Karma.
If we go a step further, we must realize the truth — about ourselves, about God, this world, life. God is not a person or a saint. God is a Power, a Power that is Supreme and Immortal. A Power that is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. God is everywhere, in everything. God lives in the temple of our heart. God is not different from us. We are Divine manifestations. The way to attain God is through silence, contemplation. It is only when we still the mind, quieten this world’s noise that we can hear the Divine voice. We must realize this.
Realization requires patience, a virtue often misunderstood as passive waiting. But spiritual patience is active. It is, needless to say, about FAITH — Full Assurance In The Heart. It involves Having Only Positive Expectations — HOPE. It means TRUST — Total Reliance Unconditional Surrender To the Almighty. Life has a Divine blueprint, far beyond our limited understanding. Instead of forcing outcomes, we must learn to listen, observe and grow in the quiet moments. We must do what is right, without expectations of the fruits of our actions.
When we align with Divine timing, we shift from anxiety to assurance. We stop measuring our worth by how fast things happen and start valuing the quality and meaning of what unfolds. This perspective brings joy, not the fleeting kind that depends on circumstances, but the joy that comes from alignment, trust and surrender. Ultimately, with the realization of the truth, when we realize that we are a part of God, once we are enlightened, we live in the state of Satchitananda, Truth Consciousness Bliss. We live as a Yogi, in union with God, with peace and bliss knowing that everything is perfect!
