At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. Or you can see obstacles as chances to grow. It depends on your inner attitude whether you sweep the street with suffering or with joy. Life is composed of individual steps. To live is to grow.
Growth is like a pendulum movement which can swing into higher or deeper planes.
You decide if the way leads upwards into the vibration of joy and love, or downwards into fear and narrow-mindedness. Your decision is determined by the nourishment you give yourself. Nourishment is the information which you incorporate, the people with whom you surround yourself and the thoughts that you think all day. If you predominantly take in information that has to do with suffering, or if suffering plays a major role in your thoughts and relationships, you risk becoming mentally crippled. If your food is invigorating and heartening, you grow in contentment towards the life that you wish for yourself.