Dealing with failure

We all have desires. When we have our heart set on something and do our best to achieve it, we can be left disappointed and disheartened when the desire is not fulfilled. It may be that we do not get the job we wanted, or we do not get admission into the college of our choice.

When life fails to meet our expectations, we experience turmoil and pain that take us away from the state of peace and calm needed if we are to fulfil the supreme purpose of our lives - oneness with God.

We need to remind ourselves that the Divine is always guiding and supporting us. If we do not get what we desire, it is because He has something better in store for us. We typically realise this through the gift of hindsight many years later.


We need to have faith in God to navigate life's ups and downs. When we have faith and do our best, leaving the results in His hands, we give ourselves the gift of contentment. We can then handle whatever comes our way.

It is crucial to have faith. When we have faith in God, we know that He takes care of us. We no longer see ourselves as the doers but realise that Creator is the doer, and we accept His plan for us. We no longer worry about the past or the future. We go with the flow. Life becomes smoother. Our meditations too are more fruitful. When we trust in God to give us what is right for us, our spiritual progress comes in leaps and bounds.