We Don't Need To Suffer

Remember, people suffer only because they think things ought to be different
from what they are.
~Paramahansa Yogananda

This year of 2020 has given most of us a great many challenges in many different  ways, both great and small. Our normal way of living has completely changed. At the beginning of this pandemic we all thought it would be over in a month or two. Now we don't know when or if ever life will get back to the way it was. How do we cope? The teachings of the spiritual philosophy of Kriya Yoga tell us that we can be content and peaceful in our lives even in a time of turmoil.  The key to contentment is twofold. The first part of this contentment practice is our regular meditation practice which brings a calm presence into our lives and also strengthens our ability to observe ourselves. The other is the practice of dispassionate nonattachment, not being attached to the way we think things should be. We can observe ourselves when we get frustrated or upset and discern what we can let go of in order to be content with the present circumstances.  Then we can move forward with the right actions that support us in living the life that we want to live. We don't have to suffer.