Every now and then, life can throw us off track. For a while things seem to be humming along smoothly—our routines are in check, we’re making consistent progress each day, and we’re doing pretty well staying on top of responsibilities. That is until—bam! Sickness strikes the household, we go on vacation, we prepare for and deliver a big speech, the water heater at home gives out, or we dedicate our time and energy to helping a loved one in need. All sorts of positive or negative out-of-the-ordinary things can occur. Such is life.
On the one hand, these interruptions provide variety to life and can delight and inspire our existence. On the other hand, we sometimes face suffering and must strengthen our will to endure through challenges.
