A weary seeker, burdened by years of struggle, approached the Master. "Master," he asked, "why am I ensnared by fear and doubt? Why do some discover joy and abundance while others endure hardship?" The Master, with a calm smile, replied, "Do you understand the game of life and its rules?" The seeker, confused, said, "Game? Rules? No one ever taught me." The Master nodded. "Life has universal laws. One is the law of cause and effect. As you sow, so shall you reap." "Observe your life. What you see today is the result of seeds you've sown, consciously or unconsciously. To change your harvest, clear the weeds in your subconscious and plant seeds of gratitude, hope, and intention." A seeker asked, "Master, why do bad things happen to good people?" The Master smiled, "These laws are impartial. Even good people, unknowingly planting fear or doubt, will reap the same. The universe mirrors your inner state." ...
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