How do I discover the spiritual benefit in an uncomfortable relationship? There are some friendships in my life where I feel constantly judged. It doesn’t seem like these relationships will end anytime soon, so how can I find the benefit and the purpose of having such negative individuals in my life?

—Looking for Answers

Dear Looking for Answers,

Unhappy situations help make you spiritually stronger. Keep up your spiritual exercises. You must also be aware that your troubles have a seed in your past. Old debts come due.

The Master will help you lift some of your concerns, but wishing will not make them go away.

And are “friendships” in which you’re always judged worth the trouble? Start unwinding, backing out of them. In this you must take the lead before the Master will step in to assist you.

Remove your emotions from unhealthy situations. Let them dry up and fall away of their own accord. All my love to you in your trials.

(from April 2017 Letter of Light)