All of the events in our lives lead to other
events; they are all connected. Sometimes we have an experience that we
don’t understand, but if we look deeply or wait long enough, a reason for
that experience will usually reveal itself. All the events in our lives lead
to other events, and all that we have manifested in this present moment is
the result of past events and experiences. We cannot easily tease apart the
many threads that have been woven together to create our current reality.
Experiences that don’t make sense, as well as any that we regret, are just as
responsible for the good things in our lives as the experiences we do
understand or label as “good.” This is especially important to remember at
times when we feel directionless or unsure of what to do. It is often at
times like these that we take a job or move to a place without really knowing
if it’s the right thing to do. We may ultimately end up leaving the job or
the place, but while we were there, we may have met an important friend, or
we may have had an experience that changed us in a profound way. When all the
pieces of our life don’t quite make sense, we can remember that there may be
some hidden gem why we are where we are. It’s fun to look back on past experiences
with an eye to uncovering those gems — the dreadful temporary job in a bland
office building that introduced you to the love of your life; the roommate
you couldn’t tolerate who gave you a book that changed your life; the time
spent living in a city you didn’t like that led you into a deeper
relationship with yourself. Remembering these past experiences can restore
our faith in the present. Life is full of buried treasures. Chances are,
you’re sitting on some right now. | 
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