There is no need to rush into battle over everything. Try to accept things as a gift, strive to enjoy things, and positively interpret even that which you feel inner resistance towards. And trust me, you will become a different person. Embrace everything that comes your way, everything you learn – accept it from God's hands. Try to get along better with things, people, and life circumstances. It is your inner resistance that causes you so much suffering and pain, not the specific problems. I believe these are the pains of growth, through which the Lord reveals to you areas (in your heart) that require change and conversion.
(Mary David Totah, OSB /1957–2017/, Joy in God)
