The wheel of life

The wheel of life

Dear Reader, 

With this issue, we come to the end of Year 2022. 

The coronavirus is no more as pernicious as it used to be and seems  to be waning as of now. Let’s hope that its departure is permanent.  However, it did bring about copious amounts of desirable changes  in people in its wake. Issues like mental health, soul-calling,  relationships, and spirituality have become mainstream thanks to  the crisis and the subsequent introspection facilitated by it. It is  much easier now to bring people to spirituality and talk about inner  work and meditation than before. They seem more than willing to  grab such offers regardless of their background, preferences, and  leanings. 

Externally, however, we see economic and food crises, natural  disasters, international conflicts, rebellion, wars, communal tension,  and social discord reach a nasty level worldwide. As we try to balance  our inner world, it is not surprising that negativity will try to push  back harder. This is not the time to despair but to redouble our  efforts towards believing in and working towards positivity in all  spheres of life. Goodness, even though works calmly and noiselessly,  has the power to stealthily upstage the machinations of malevolent  forces, catching them off guard.  

In effect, the global turmoil is happening so that a fair and lasting  resolution to long-held angst and conflict can be found. Divine  timing is at play, and it’s best to choose the right and virtuous side  in this battle between good and evil. Therefore, instead of getting  rattled by disturbing incidents, it is in our interest to work towards  establishing inner and outer peace. Our prayers, positive attitude, and optimism have an inconspicuous but tangible power  of changing the world. For every change begins with us.

 - Editor 

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