If suffering is the touchstone of spiritual development, it figures one should embrace it as opportunity, rather than as a challenge.

The big ego, also know as I, me, and my, wants no part of a surrender which might produce some measure of peace as one walks through difficult times.

A good friend and mentor I consult on this matter of suffering told me I need to ask more of God, instead of the meager petitions for comfort I currently offer up in absence of surrender.

Until I admit complete powerlessness, there will be no peace.

Damn.

DL