Life can be tough. There are moments when we feel depressed, lonely, or like the whole world is against us.
During those times, it’s easy to feel lost, like there’s no one to guide us or even listen. B
ut here’s the truth: the way we handle these moments can completely change our experience of life.
Let me share some insights that might help you navigate these tough times
Life Isn’t Me vs. The Universe
One of the biggest mistakes we make is seeing life as a competition—me versus the universe.
But let’s be real: that’s a competition you’ll never win. When you feel like the universe is against you, it’s not reality—it’s your psychological condition.
Even when you feel utterly lonely, you’re still breathing, right? You’re still transacting with the world. The air, the water, the food—they’re all still working for you.
The problem isn’t the universe; it’s your mind. When you create a mental framework that pits you against the cosmos, even small things can crush you.
A failed exam, losing a job, a breakup—these are all small things in the grand scheme of life and death.
You Came with Nothing, You’ll Leave with Nothing
Think about it: you came into this world with nothing, and you’ll leave with nothing.
Yet, most of us live as if we’re carrying the weight of the entire universe on our shoulders. We turn our homes into warehouses, accumulating baggage—both physical and emotional.
The truth is, your thoughts and emotions are what’s weighing you down.
When are you going to learn how to handle them? Not someone else’s thoughts or emotions—yours. This is the real work of life.
You’re a Pop-Up on This Planet
Here’s a perspective shift: you’re like a pop-up on a computer screen.
You pop up for a brief moment and then you’re gone.
Countless people have walked this planet before you—big people, important people. Where are they now? Topsoil.
So, why are you taking yourself so seriously?
Life is fleeting, and yet we often act as if our problems are eternal.
The only real problem is that most of us haven’t learned how to handle our thoughts and emotions. We’re suffering not because of life, but because of our own minds.
You’re Already in Heaven
Here’s a radical thought: what if you’re already in heaven, and you’re just messing it up?
Do you have any proof that you’re not? We spend so much time dreaming of a better place—heaven, paradise—but what if this is it? What if the problem isn’t the world, but how we’re experiencing it?
The real work is to learn how to live well here and now. That starts with handling your thoughts and emotions. If you don’t, you’ll keep making a mess of this beautiful place.
You’re Suffering Your Greatest Gifts
As humans, we have two incredible faculties: memory and imagination. But instead of using them to enrich our lives, we suffer because of them.
- Memory: You’re still suffering over something that happened 10 years ago. Are you suffering life, or are you suffering memory?
- Imagination: You’re already suffering over something that might happen tomorrow. Are you suffering life, or are you suffering imagination?
These are gifts, not curses. But if you don’t learn how to handle them, they’ll weigh you down.
It’s Time to Figure Yourself Out
Life will always have issues.
In fact, the more issues you have, the more alive you are. The key is to ensure that you are not the issue.
Whatever challenges come your way, you can handle them—but only if you’ve figured out how to handle your own mind.
If you don’t know how, there are tools and practices to help you.
Yoga, for example, isn’t just about twisting your body—it’s about union. It’s about aligning yourself with the universe, not competing against it.
Final Thought: Fix Your “Snails”
Your struggles are not a sign of failure—they’re a sign that you’re alive, evolving, and engaging with life.
The real work is learning to handle your thoughts and emotions, so you can navigate these moments with clarity and grace.
So, what’s one thing you’re struggling with right now? Share in the comments—let’s figure it out together.