The way it is it cannot be any other way !

Have you ever wondered how life would feel if every problem simply vanished from your path? That day would surely be the most extraordinary — a day where I’d drift effortlessly through each moment, unburdened by puzzles to solve, obstacles to navigate, or chaos to untangle. It would feel like floating on a gentle breeze. But then, it begs the question: what are problems, really? Do they truly exist in the fabric of reality, or are they just constructs of our perception?

When we hear the word "problem," it often feels like hitting a wall. Our momentum falters, and our minds start to freeze, surrendering a little too quickly. Instead of facing the challenge head-on, some might choose the safer route—a detour that avoids it altogether.

The real issue lies in how we frame it. The moment "problem" enters the picture, our openness and receptiveness evaporate, like mist in the morning sun. But what if we could see problems not as roadblocks but as invitations to grow and innovate? Openness, after all, is the key to transformation.

That if we swapped the word "problems" for "situations"? How would that feel? My guess is it would land softer, less heavy. "Situations" carries a gentler tone, less threatening, and easier to approach. Why? Because the word "problem" often looms large, a catch-all for everything overwhelming or difficult. It feels bigger than it needs to be. But life doesn’t throw us "problems"—it gives us situations to navigate that which leaps out of nowhere, waiting to be handled, not feared. This shift in language might just shift mindset how we face the unexpected.

The word "situation" sparks curiosity rather than shutting us down. It feels open, adaptable—because life, at any moment, can toss us an unpredictable mix of possibilities. Calling it a "situation" softens its edge. The weight eases, the pressure lifts, and suddenly, it feels less like a mountain and more like a bump in the road. It’s a reminder: this isn’t an insurmountable challenge, just a moment to navigate. We stay focused, ready to move forward, but without the suffocating intensity or the feeling of being boxed in. It’s just a pause, not a crisis.

When we encounter a situation we’re unprepared for, we stand at a crossroads: do we accept it, or do we resist? The odds of either path feel equally balanced. But here’s the truth—situations exist outside of us, beyond our control. What we can control is our response, and that begins with acceptance. Acceptance doesn’t mean surrender; it means seeing things as they are, without wishing them to be different. It’s a shift in perspective—a decision to view the world through a lens of awareness and openness. We acknowledge a profound truth: we don’t choose these situations; they choose us. And in that awareness lies our power—not to change the situation, but to transform how we move through it.

In the heart of the battlefield at Kurukshetra, Arjuna stood torn, pointing to his kin—brothers, fathers, grandfathers, and revered teachers. To raise his weapon against them felt unthinkable, a resounding NO. It was then that Lord Krishna stepped in, offering wisdom that transcended the moment. He reminded Arjuna that these were not personal conflicts but external situations that had chosen him. These circumstances were not his to question but to face. Krishna illuminated the path forward: to act without attachment, to fulfil his role, and to do what needed to be done.

The lesson was clear—when situations choose us, our duty is not to resist but to rise.

In much the same way, the situations we encounter in life aren’t ones we pick—they’ve chosen us, whether we like it or not. Our role is simple yet profound: face them and move forward.

The moment this perspective sinks in, our mindset shifts entirely. We realize:

• We have no control over these external circumstances.
• These situations didn’t ask for permission—they came to us, uninvited.

What remains within our power is our response:

• Release the misery that comes from resistance.
• Accept things exactly as they are.
• Embrace the reality, and let it guide you onward.

In this surrender, there’s strength. In this acceptance, there’s freedom. And through it all, life flows forward.

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