Setbacks are to set us free

Setbacks are to set us free

The soul rejoices and soars to freedom

Freedom from entanglements to enlightenment

Freedom from repetitive cycles of

Name and fame, gloom and doom

Jolting with series of setbacks

We prefer to hide until found again

Only to be set free, by our soul

Setbacks are to set us free, from our own

Limitations, blockages, chaos and confusion

We ought to be grateful

To those who abandoned us, when we needed them the most

Who were silent, when they were supposed to speak,

Refused to look into our 

Pleading eyes and bleeding hearts

Who turned the tables for their own benefits

Who exist, as if nothing is wrong

With total apathy and not a bit of empathy

But, my Masters taught the toughest lessons

Without them, I wouldn't have known that

Setbacks are to set us free, from

Our own limitations and blockages, and

Our tormentors are our true mentors!

Without them, I wouldn't have known

My inner strength, capabilities and courage

I learnt to walk out with dignity

To soar into freedom from bondages

To greater heights, where I could see

The bigger picture and the roles we play

I learnt not to blame anyone

To take back and own my power

Not to be a victim, neither an abuser

Life is larger than it seems

To be committed to life and all that has life

Life runs through everything as a string

I found life at last, to realise that

Life found me, so that I am not

Lost in the ocean of creation

But, Alas! I was fast asleep!

Out of surging love,

It shook me up from great slumber

The ones who would do a perfect job

Were sent in various guises

Got many bad names from me for causing pain

But they stuck to the mission of waking me up

Life is thrilled to see me awake at last

Who else can be honoured, other than my

Tormentors who were my true mentors!

I learnt to be grateful for their presence

Who alone pushed me to break the barriers,

Walk the path with a nonchalant heart

In challenging times; surf through

Tidal waves and reach the stars; 

Be the bringer of dawn after the tempest

Be a cause of brightening the world

To soar high because of setbacks

To create fortunes out of misfortunes

I have become my own fortune teller when I am grateful

To those who hurt me

I salute them for the audacity they displayed

To enact the divine play

I bless and release them

From all blame game

As the purpose is served and I am awake

I set them free on their journey

May they find their mentors

Who shall set them free too, and

May they also wake up from

The great cosmic dream

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