Joseph Campbell, who through his study of the human experience through our ancestors’ stories, concluded that “We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.”80

Whatever our fate, we always have a choice between seeing it as a tragedy devoid of meaning, or as a possibility to achieve something positive.

destiny to suffer, he will have to accept his suffering as his task; his single and unique task. He will have to acknowledge the fact that even in suffering he is unique and alone in the universe. No one can relieve him of his suffering or suffer in his place. His unique opportunity lies in the way in which he bears his burden.

The Source is relentless in forcing us to realize this potential. It does this by destroying our illusion that we’re the masters of the universe—and the go-it-alone mentality that comes with it. It doesn’t do this with logic, it does it with events. It brings events into our lives that we don’t want and can’t control: illness, failure, rejection. T