A few days ago I attended an event at Bhaktivedanta Manor entitled “Me against the world” It proved an opportunity explore the challenges a person of faith meets in the world. It was open, candid, and above all, practical.
It is easy, almost our default nature, to play the victim. When faced with adversity we cry “Why me?”. We envy those who come into fortune, exclaiming “I’m a good person, why doesn’t something good happen to me!”.
The paradigm is changed, however, when we see all events in life as a gift from God. Adversity becomes an opportunity to grow and increase our faith in Him. Fortune is a chance to thank God for His presence in our life. As was mentioned in our discussion, “If the world throws you a lemon, make lemonade [and in appreciation] offer it to Krishna”.