By accepting that life is unpredictable and will continue to change you realize one of the most important discoveries on the spiritual path. You discover that which never changes within you. This unchanging quality is Presence or God; it is the Consciousness (or awakening) we seek. This presence stays the same no matter the outer circumstance presenting itself, even when a beloved pet or loved ones dies or your perceived role in life is dramatically shaken. As we deepen our spiritual insights into unity and Consciousness, our view of reality gets expanded beyond our limited egoic conditioning. Even challenging times in our lives, we can recognize as being expressions of Consciousness. The experience of love and compassion continues to deepen in our lives along with an open acceptance of what is.