It is a common belief that once you’re on your spiritual path, things suddenly become easier: you enjoy abundance, perfect health, happiness, and other benefits. I call this notion “Fuzzy Bunny Spirituality.” Everything is supposed to be easier now.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t usually work this way. Often when you’ve begun consciously walking your spiritual path, life becomes more difficult, rather than easier. If you’re not ready for that, you might think that you’re on the wrong path.
Our path is to learn various lessons through life experiences. When we begin to take serious notice of this, when we begin to accept the lessons, they may become harder. It’s something like being promoted in school – in the next grade, you need to work harder. It’s part of growing.
It’s important to understand that it’s entirely possible to be walking your path, even when life becomes more challenging. Difficulties don’t mean that you’ve gone astray. They may simply mean that you’ve grown.