...On one hand, we must accept the imperfection of this world. This is important, because it keeps us from having unrealistic expectations that would become broken again and again, thus bringing unhappiness. With an acceptance of the imperfect nature of this world, we can actually attain more peace, contentment, and happiness, because we are no longer having our expectations broken and disappointed at every turn.

At the same time, we can trust in an ultimate perfection beyond the grasp of the limited structures and abilities of our minds. We can trust that, in some way, this entire creation simply must be perfect, even if it doesn't always appear so to our limited minds. This trust is a porthole into a different kind of knowing that brings faith, optimism, and hope to support and maintain our spiritual happiness.

Eventually, steeped in the vision of universal perfection, we swim in the faith and trust that everything in every moment is absolutely perfect, destined, and meant to be. Even while making efforts in the world, we rest in knowing that only the great universal power acts through us. No blame, no shame, no gain, no pain - just universal perfection dancing in front of us, around us, and inside of us, as us. It's not that everything has to always look perfect for us to choose to trust this perfection. Nor does it mean we wouldn't continue to make efforts to improve ourselves.

The awareness of perfection in imperfection is an inner knowing, an inner trust, and a soothing place of inner rest. We all know this perfection deep inside, because we are all one with the universal flow of perfection deep inside. It is like a thread, and we are all like beads on that one thread. Everything in this whole magnificent universe - from the tiniest revolving electrons to massive exploding galaxies - is strung on this thread of universal perfection. When you know that you too are an integral element of this amazing dance of universal perfection, then spiritual happiness is in your hand - and you are in the hand of spiritual happiness.


...more of this chapter is available in the book, "Secrets of Spiritual Happiness," by Sharon Janis.

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