In Distress

To all souls in trouble.
Yes, your whole being wants to run, not away from, but towards the center, to the source of all wisdom.
The troubled self in its confusion reads the message wrongly.
When we meditate, that is become silent and still, doing nothing hasty, then we see clearly and our total energy is available to do what is needed to be done.
One way to look at life is, as a grand learning institution. As we proceed we are presented with tougher lessons. This is a sign that we are progressing spiritually. It is important not to turn back and to run for safety. The risk is that we will lose all our doubts one by one. Clarity and lightness is the reward.
It is foolish to take a short cut into carnal pleasures, like drugs and sex, when in difficulty. What is needed now is greater vigilance. That is another name for meditation.
I am always by your side, holding your hand and walking side by side.
Lots of love
Ganoba