Always remember that once you walk the Compassionate Path, once you accept Me as your Guide and Teacher, you have chosen your Dharma door. It is an easy way, and it will be a pleasant way even though it is not a smooth way. But life cannot be smooth, and people are suffering from moment to moment; you too must learn to accept such sufferings when they come. But with your understanding of the Way, you will not blame heaven or others for any such sufferings that come your way. You will understand that some sufferings and hardships will be necessary for you to polish your character, to purify your nature, and to keep you understanding what they meant to you. And you will wish to get rid of your own sufferings and those of others by reaching Me. (D-820118-1)