The original state for all Beings is Love. Out troubles are due only to our covering over thus natural state.
Whatever happens to us originates in the mind.
The facade is the ego. It is motivated by our seeking love. The only reward is frustration, as it is only by loving that one finds love.
Growth is transcending yourself, your habitual self, which is none other than ego.
Love is a feeling of givingness with no thought of receiving any return for it.
Once you realize how effortless the highest way of life is, it takes tremendous effort to assume the opposite.