Akram Youth Why Should I Suffer All The Time? | September 2015 | Page 15

Solutions to our problems Q : How can one handle the difficulties we come across in life? A : Life is full of problems. There is no life without difficulties. Each problem leaves behind a new experience and gives us new knowledge. In life, there can be no progress without problems. When some oil spills on the road, what happens then? Instead of moving ahead, the vehicles stop and turn over as the road becomes slippery. The friction with the road is no more there, so the vehicle cannot move ahead and thus turns over. It is by friction that progress is achieved. Similarly, when we face difficulties in life, we progress. We lose if we feel defeated with problems. We should stand up against it, with all our strength and patience. If necessary, we should take the help of elderly people and advice from teachers and friends. By constant efforts, one can find ways to solve them. Whilst attempting to climb the wall, a spider may fall several times, yet it does not give up attempting and finally succeeds in its attempt. There is a saying, “If you are a man, be bold: then God will help you.” Even Swami Vivekananda has said, “Arise! Awake! And stop not until the goal is reached!” Send your questions to [email protected] Answers to appropriate questions shall be published in forthcoming issues Akram Youth | 15