Why is there so much suffering in this period of time? All kinds of reasons may be attributed to it, but a worthwhile explanation would be that many who have difficult lessons to learn and many who are ready to bring forth the loving heart have incarnated on this planet, which is currently providing them with the right conditions to effect their self-growth. Accept, then, that suffering can be a form of self-cleansing and an awakener of the spiritual heart! (STQ-2002-p34)