Amber Ontiveros

Things that are hurtful, difficult, and unloving are actually vital to encounter. We need them to evoke our true nature of love, and yes, we need debilitating times and demoralizing people to remember the good, the love, and to grow as spiritual beings.” Heal the Four Woundings, page 8

Truth bomb for you: The tough stuff in life isn’t going anywhere. Those moments that really sting and those people who just bring you down? Weirdly enough, these not-so-great experiences are kind of like our spiritual gym sessions.

Imagine life as this big, intricate artwork, and sometimes it’s not all rainbows and sunshine. We’re talking about those times when things feel hurtful, tough, and love seems nowhere in sight.

Now, here’s the twist – those not-so-awesome moments? They’re like secret ingredients that help us discover the real power of love within us. It’s like, without the tough times, we might never fully grasp how strong, resilient, and loving we can be.

Believe it or not, we actually need those super hard times. They’re like the tough workouts that make our spiritual muscles strong. They teach us how to handle the curveballs life throws at us and still keep going.

And those people who bring us down? Yeah, they’re like unexpected teachers. Even though dealing with them might feel like a headache, they’re showing us things about ourselves we might not have noticed. It’s tough love, but it helps us grow.

So, Why Does This Matter?

The whole point is, life’s not just a straight road. It’s this wild adventure with highs and lows. The lows, though? They’re not roadblocks; they’re more like pit stops where we learn the most. It’s about facing the messy bits and coming out on the other side stronger, wiser, and with a heart full of love.