How could they possibly be separate? Its important to understand when attacking any life challenge, obstacle or problem that the best solution and/or outcome is subtly and carefully interwoven into that very hardship/barrier. A problem is never separate from the solution, they are one and the same. For example in Mathematics lets say 16x-5x=32-10. I know just by looking at that equation there is no way to figure out the solution for X without knowing all the variables and working them out. Now it may be a simple equation but you get the picture I'm trying to paint. Logically Life's problems can be no different. I must also note the great philosopher Descartes once did a profound thought experiment where he deducted everything from his mind that he could not with 100 percent certainty say was true. Interestingly, he stated all he was left with was Mathematics.
With that said the many problems we see in the world today are a symptom of our lack of understanding of those very problems. It's the only thing that makes any logical sense. It is my belief that if you are not actively seeking to understand more about yourself, how you tick, what motivates you, and how the world around you operates you are doing worse than the blade of grass. A blade of grass that does its absolute best to become a larger blade of grass. Truth is infinite, there is no end to how much truth one can see. Paradoxically you can never fully know "the truth", you can only know more of truth.
All the best,
Alex
amazing perspective man!