Success and Failure

Humankind is inevitably tossed between the regularly occurring polarities of success and failure. Success is considered to be a cause for celebration, and failure a cause for sorrow. One who has opened the spiritual eye celebrates inner joy and avoids being affected by the oscillation of success and failure. However, materialists continue to suffer at both extremes; even though they may seem delighted by success, their success is only a superficial joy. With failure, they face a difficult solitary trial, which is infact an opportunity for the re-examination of their priorities. Failure is a gateway to a new life, inviting one to retreat inwardly, and educate oneself to become strong and sound.