I enjoyed your article very much. Whereas the stories from ancient Hinduism and Buddhism are just that, stories, they provide timeless wisdom.

My own dharmic path is caring for my adult disabled daughter, on my own. Surrendering to that path and letting go of the resentment of having to do this on my own has been liberating. Understanding that this is, in fact, a gift, has been exhilarating! I really do see my giving her a wonderful life as sending ripples of good energy into the cosmos. If not, at least there’s good energy in my home!