because of the pain this world caused me…

Just when all the recent chaos and suffering and pain of the world seems to be unbearable and not making any sense, I came across this poem, when I randomly opened up my favorite book, “Love poems from God” by Daniel Ladinsky   . . .

I HAD TO SEEK THE PHYSICIAN

I had to seek the Physician
because of the pain this world caused me.
I could not believe what happened when I got there-
I found my Teacher.
Before I left, he said,
“Up for a little homework, yet?”
“Okay. ” I replied.
“Well then, try thanking all the people
who have caused you pain.
They helped you come to me. “

~ Kabir, from“Love poems from God” by Daniel Ladinsky.