Acceptance makes the mind calm and clear, enabling us to make the right decisions.

By: B.K. Deepa     
Source: The Daily Guardian https://epaper.thedailyguardian.com/2026/06/19/e-paper-today-delhi-20-june-2026/    
Dated: June 20th, 2026

When situations in life do not unfold according to our expectations, it is easy to question why certain things happen and wonder whether there is any meaning behind them. But every scene in life has a purpose, even though that purpose may not be immediately visible.

Life is not a series of random events. Each experience has something to teach us and contributes to the soul's journey of self-improvement. What appears today as an obstacle may, in time, reveal itself as an opportunity in disguise. A setback may direct us to a better path. A difficult relationship may help us develop patience, compassion, and understanding. Often, the value of an experience becomes clear only when we look back upon it with greater understanding.

One of the reasons we suffer is that we resist what is happening in the present moment. We think, "Why is this happening to me?" or "This should not be happening." Such thoughts create inner conflict and drain emotional energy. When we become trapped in resistance, we are unable to see the deeper learning hidden within the situation. The challenge itself may not be the greatest source of pain. Instead, it is our refusal to accept it that creates suffering. 

Trusting the process of life changes our experience. Trust does not mean becoming passive or avoiding responsibility. It means maintaining the understanding that every experience, however difficult, contains an opportunity for growth. When we trust that there is a purpose behind each scene, we remain more peaceful and stable. Instead of becoming overwhelmed by temporary circumstances, we develop the ability to face them with courage and clarity. 

Understanding the law of karma also helps. When we recognise the spiritual truth that our experiences are the fruit of seeds sown by us in the past, we are able to accept them more easily. We also become more responsible in our actions, as we know they will shape our future. 

Challenges also bring forth qualities that may otherwise lie dormant within us. Just as pressure transforms coal into a diamond, life's tests often reveal strengths that we did not know we possessed. Patience, tolerance, determination, faith, and inner power are developed not during easy times, but through experiences that challenge us. 

Spirituality teaches us to look beyond the surface appearance of events. What we see is often only a small part of a much larger picture. Just as a single scene in a play does not reveal the entire story, one moment in life cannot determine its ultimate meaning. There may be factors and benefits that are not immediately visible. By maintaining a broader perspective, we avoid becoming discouraged by temporary difficulties and are able to retain hope and optimism. 

Trusting the purpose of each scene also helps us acknowledge reality as it is, rather than wasting time and energy wishing it were different. Acceptance makes the mind calm and clear, and we are then better able to make wise decisions and respond effectively to situations. 

If we pause and reflect on our past experiences, many of us will identify situations that initially appeared negative but later proved beneficial. Such experiences remind us that learning, wisdom, and life's gifts are often revealed gradually. We develop a peaceful and positive outlook by trusting that each scene of life has some significance. Then, fear of challenges diminishes and we become more open to growth, realising that our experiences have contributed to making us stronger, wiser, and more spiritually aware.

B.K. Deepa is a Rajyoga teacher based in Mumbai.