No Pain, No Gain

I thought the new year had just started but now I see many hearts and chocolates for Valentine’s Day. How has your new year started for you?

When I was still struggling with so much pain and despair, I read something that pointed out the truth so sharply that I immediately regretted reading it. It said, “You can change the label of a tuna can but the inside is still the same.” 

Bang! This hit me hard.

Of course, nothing is wrong with canned tuna. I love tuna melt! But, do you hear the message? You remain the same until you change yourself from the inside. Are you different because the calendar year has changed?

I always thought “No Pain, No Gain” was only for men who wanted a six-pack. I didn’t know (and maybe I didn’t want to know) that this applied to spiritual growth as well. 

Many times I asked the Universe for signs, messages, and guidance. There was a time that I threw a tantrum. “Show me the way! I’m ready to walk my path, you know?!”