I don’t think so. They built inner relationships, stopped the mental chatter, calmed the emotions and remembered a distinct inner quality of Love. Recently, I asked a long time client recovering from a divorce, “What brings you joy?” His response: “My son — whatever he likes, I like.” I asked him, “What would you like to do with your life now that you are single?” He couldn’t answer me.

The first time I met Rodney he introduced himself by saying: “Hello, my name is Rodney; I’m a millionaire.” Now his millions split, so has his self-worth. How many of us identify with this? If not money, replace it with something very dear and important in life. Once we lose an external object like a spouse or career, we lose self-esteem. Why?

This self-discovery journey (life) enlightens us. As we journey, we discover so many wonderful and not so wonderful parts. We uncover limitation in the form of fear, denial, resistance, anger, shame, doubts, and also positive characteristics of love, compassion, honesty, integrity, and so much more.

All layered succinctly, negative or positive, makes us individuals and perfect reflections of God. We are beautifully designed into a sculptured mass of ingredients. As skilled architects, building house after house, life after life, we continue on the path of self-discovery. Revelations, along with judgments and fears, eventually fall away until a pure and non-judgmental statement remains about the Self. — Beliefnet.com (Concluded)