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any misconceptions in mind about ourselves orothers, or even the efforts we make to improveourselves on every level.Spiritual CourageMany have expressed the view that we shouldalways be kind, thoughtful and hold a peacefuloutlook on life. They feel that we should avoidall strife and unpleasantness because theyare detrimental to our mystical outlook anddevelopment. However, as was hintedearlier, if we hold this attitude we make themistake of not realising that the oppositionof circumstances very often are the very meansby which we gain a deeper understanding oflife. Opposition and the reasonable level ofstress this results in, forces us to face up toand overcome our problems. This is where weneed to develop, in our daily attitude to life,the characteristic which is often thought to bediametrically opposed to the mystical life. Thischaracteristic is courage.Unless we develop a courageous anddetermined spirit, we cannot face the turmoiland strife confronting us in every step of thepath we have chosen. The mystical way is notan easy road. It is fraught with challenges to ourstrength of character, to our insight and to all wehave and hold dear. If we don’t have the spiritualcourage to face these challenges, in whateverguises they may appear, we will simply fall bythe wayside. We will then have to wait until wehave gained the strength of character to face allthe challenges and obstacles life presents us inthe form of opportunities for progress.And so, with emotional equanimity andThe mystical way is not an easy road.with a determined and courageous spirit, wecan treat our daily difficulties as challenge thatare meant to be overcome. If we meet the eventswith thoughtfulness, kindness and a determinedattitude to find mystical insight, we needn’t beafraid of any eventuality that may confront us aswe seek a more rewarding way of life, one wherewe become aware of all that life really means onthe physical, mental and spiritual planes. Oncewe acquire this attitude toward our personalinner development and daily lives, we will havethe assurance that we are making great progressin our attainment of the mastery of life.The way we think and the daily attitude we hold will determine our future and the degree of happiness and satisfaction wereceive from life.22The Rosicrucian Beacon -- June 2009