Set Your 'Soul' Free...

     Most of us will never know the confinement of a jail-cell; nor, will we, ever, experience what it is like to live in restriction, of any, sort. This being said, many of us, still, will experience 'imprisonment'; this, of our own, making, which is the 'fetter' from self-imposed, limited-thinking. In this life, we all are challenged by and from many, circumstances, often, not of our own desire. It is these, happenings, which, offer us our opportunities for growth; unless, of course, we choose, otherwise. Situations, which cause us struggle, are designed to give us strength, in their difficulties. Yet, sometimes, rather than assist someone in his or her growth, these, life-circumstances impact in an altogether opposite way, and, due to a person's inability to 'think outside of the box', affect one adversely. It has been my, personal, experience to realize that, throughout the greatest, challenges, my life has 'put upon' me, my Faith in God has lessened the blow, and, offered me freedom from the 'prison' of my ego-self, allowing me to embrace change, no matter how severe, and, find something, good and positive, from my adversity and hardship. We have choices, in our lifetime; we can, either, simply 'go' through our difficulties, or, we can, with God's help, 'grow' through them. The challenge, through every limiting-circumstance, or 'confinement' that we experience, is to increase in our knowledge and wisdom, rather than decrease, from it; to GROW and NOT diminish. 'The Lord's goal is to give us a 'future and a hope'.' (v.11) Limited-situations offer our souls an opportunity to grow. At times, I know that things can appear and seem hopeless, and, certainly, that NOTHING good can come of some, situations. However, by allowing one's self to accept 'what is', along with working through life's, hardest, moments, with Faith, believing, that, there is a reason for everything, whether or not we, ever, uncover it, we will NEVER be 'stuck' within the confines of a 'bondage' of our heart, mind, or, spirit. Just Sayin'...