Success in life is not in the outcome in whatever we do but in what we learnt in the process even if the desired outcome is not achieved. It is the learning process that matters.
What if the desired outcome is attained? Are we better person both spiritually and in secular sense?
We would be better off if we come to terms with life and are stronger in spirit even if we failed to get the desired worldly outcome. It is the mental or spiritual outcome that will stand us in good stead for the future, not only in this life but for the next.
Are we that more enabled, more self assured, more robust, more resilient, more focused and more able to move on in life with less strive and more life? Are we more in control of life, the changes in life?
Are we worse off in the long run if we lose what we have gained in the long run? Are we in a more attached more and addicted to our worldly success that we fear the end or loss of what we achieved at the end of life?
Are we in more difficult position to detach and to let go when the time comes to say adieu to this world? Ultimately, dear readers, it is what have we learnt in this life that is the only consideration or determinant?
That is the real gain for what we gained will not last forever and is of no use if we have learnt nothing but are worst off from it.
That is the real gain for what we gained will not last forever and is of no use if we have learnt nothing but are worst off from it.
Are we better off from the experiences or lessons of this life? Are we stronger and more robust in spirit from whatever gains or losses that we have in this life? It is the 'are we' and the 'have we' that matter.
Do we dare to take up life or any issue in life and having taken up are we able to put down what we have taken up, be it life itself or or any issue in life?
If we can see through the reality and nature of life and be better off in spirit, we have succeeded spiritually.
If we can see through, let go and not be held down by life issues, if we can live life and neither run from life nor cling to life, we are like the saints.
It is what we learnt and not what we gained that matters. That is perhaps the purpose of life. What we gained, worldly wise, be it money or status will not be there beyond this life.
What we learnt are for keeps even in the afterlife, way way beyond the present life. These enhance the spirit or soul and become part of the spirit.
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