The Dark Side of Life as a Teacher

We learn more from painful experiences than enjoyable experiences and happy occurrences. The dark side of life is what serves as a wake -up call when we are experiencing times of light and plenty. It is during times of pain that valuable teachings concerning the meaning of life is revealed to us. Painful experiences not only teach us what to avoid but also encourages us to turn to our fellow beings for help Pain bring us closer to each other and makes us be more diligent in prayers and to perform all our spiritual steps more meticulously and this in turn brings us closer to God. Pain enables us to remember that we are just mortal beings that needs and is dependent on the heavenly father-mother, Olodumare, whose majestic glory gives solace in our earthly weakness. The time of challenges, pains and problems sensitize us to others who suffer so we can empathize and extend our help wherever it is possible. In mysterious ways, our character develops more through painful experiences than through joyous ones. 

If we turn to the animals for an example, let us take the cows in the pasture which appear to be content. People may seek contentment but that should not be our definitive goal because if someone guaranteed us a life of contentment we could be seizing the opportunity grow lazy in our spiritual and human growth. What growth would there be if we were always content? The human soul can survive only if it grows and growth comes at the price of suffering. Your fasting, prayer, exercise, working, spiritual activities, challenges, problems and all negative rays enter to shake our satisfaction and contentment. The Dark side of life forces us to develop patience, peace, calmness, wisdom and intelligence in order to understand these hostile implications and how they can provide growth and fulfillment in our life. It is under this hard and dark tutor new dimension in the spiritual realm opens for real discovery of our existence and our mission on earth. Without problems our soul will never develop, grow and find a path of light. Without hardships we cannot realize wisdom. We should not feel bad during trials or be resented when  we are facing challenges , because what we resent the most ,may be what gives us the greatest growth. Think of life as an extension of both suffering and joy with the purpose of regaining our existence as an embodiment of refined and reformed divine gold. We were all born crude, but suffering refines and restructures life so we can attain glory.  Problems and challenges are the machinery that is set in motion so we can vibrate a life in the vibration of Olodumare. By radiating in the same harmony as Olodumare we can reveal our indwelling glory through prayer, spiritual steps, calmness, wisdom and understanding of both the spiritual laws and physical rules of creation. Your physical suffering is your spiritual refinery and what we call spiritual refinery is what reveals your capacities to change towards spiritual fulfillment and spiritual enlightenment. If we at all times keep in mind that life is a spirit - and the spirit of every being is the life of that being - then we should understand better how we can refine our spirit to have a positive reflection in our physical life and how this spiritual fulfillment lead to an abundant life by improving your spiritual life. By this your whole life will appear meaningful and you shall see the glory of Olodumare manifesting in the physical realm. 

 Never engage your worries when you are faced with challenges. If you really have confidence in Olodumare and his divinities you shall discover the strength of the eagle that fly high and see opportunity in every challenge. You shall run without being tired but full of strength, power and vigor you will move on in your life as your bones and flesh gets hard in the fires of challenges, both visible and unseen.  So, do not entertain worry, ever – but see yourself as blessed and happy because doing this you will not walk alone but in the company of Oldumare and all his countless powers…. Alafia!

Chief Ogunsina Babatunde Olayinka Adewuyi