THE DIVINE LANDLORD If I live life as it comes, what harm is there? I simply become a witness to the story unfolding — not forcing events by my will, but watching what is intended by God or by fate. You could call it surrender, or acceptance of God’s will — as taught in Hinduism and many other philosophies. Why struggle to be someone you're not? Why not take joy in who you already are? That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t work towards better health, fitness, or knowledge. But maybe we can let go of endless desires, and simply enjoy what life offers. Wouldn’t that be beautiful? But perhaps not — unless the mind is conditioned, or rather, cultured. After all, insecurity seems like a gift that came with being human. We can’t be God-like. We fear, we cling to things, we dread death. We gather possessions. We feel pride. And yet, deep within — somewhere in the quiet corners of our mind — a part of us knows the truth. A part of our consciousness understands that in the end, we will all become ...