Life comes with problems...

Life comes with problems

"For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin -- real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life."

-- Fr. Alfred D’Souza

Life always brings problems. We really can’t live without them.

And so it helps to shift our perspective. We can stop trying to avoid the problems. We can stop feeling victimized by what’s happening. Instead, we can consciously work with the challenge of the moment to learn more about ourselves and the world. When we make this shift in attitude, we discover ourselves to be strong and powerful.

"Every lesson is a widening and deepening of consciousness. It is a stretching of the mind beyond its conceptual limits and a stretching of the heart beyond its emotional boundaries. It is a bringing of unconscious material into consciousness, a healing of past wounds, and a discovery of new faith and trust."

-- Paul Ferrini

Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22)

A rising sense of irritation is being quietly matched by a steadily growing chance to do something constructive. You are aware that something good is happening, but you remain unaware of how useful it is. Soon, you'll find out.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 — Nov. 22)

Pressure from Neptune is undermining your optimism and making you feel weak in the face of your challenges. With more confidence, you would clearly see what strength there is in your position. There is every reason to feel good about your prospects.

Gemini (May 21 — June 21)

Venus, as it trundles along in a friendly part of the heavens, is moving into a most auspicious alignment. If you expect a positive romantic implication as a result, you are probably right. Your heart and even your purse will soon start to feel a little fuller.

Pisces (Feb. 20 — March 20)

A kind and supportive cosmic climate is determined to steer you clear of a nagging problem. The continued failure of your efforts in a vital area is not bad news, as you are inclined to believe. The stars are simply attempting to redirect you.

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