All's right...

The year's at the spring;

And day's at the morn;

Morning's at seven;

The hillside's dew-pearled;

The lark's on the wing;

The snail's on the thorn;

God's in His heaven ---

All's right with the world.

--- Robert Browning

(1812 - 1889)

Robert Browning encourages us to be at peace with the world --- not to judge it. There have been innumerable multitudes who were convinced they knew how to straighten it all out. These innumerable multitudes have come and gone and the world is still as it is. Everything's changed, but nothing is different. 

The poet assures us that the Infinite Sustainer is present and all's right with the world. Experiencing peace, joy, trust, and love doesn't come from attempting to change the world. The world doesn't change --- but I can. 

Choosing to accept the world in its perfection has most always been the counsel of Wisdom Teachers --- poets, prophets, and mystics. St. Teresa of Avila encourages "Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee." It's a simple remedy, but it's not easy. The place I win the victory isn't in the outside world. It's within me. The world is transformed as my mind is renewed. 

Don't borrow drama by giving energy to things we can't control. May we see with a renewed mind that all things work together for our good. The Infinite Sustainer is present and all's right with the world.