My child, when a mountain appears on the journey, we try to go to the left, then to the right. We try to find the easy way to navigate our way back to the easier path.…. But the mountain is there to be crossed. It is on that pilgrimage, as we climb higher, that we are forced to shed the layers upon layers we have carried for so long. Then we find that our load is lighter, and we have come to know something of ourselves in the perilous climb…..Do not seek to avoid the mountain, my child. For it has been placed there at a perfect time. It will only become larger if you seek to delay or draw back from the ascent.
In life, we often encounter challenges that seem daunting, much like a mountain in our path. Instead of confronting these obstacles head-on, we may instinctively search for easier routes to take. However, these challenges are not meant to be avoided; they serve a purpose in our personal growth. By facing the mountain and beginning our ascent, we can strip away burdens we have carried for too long. The journey upward allows us to learn more about ourselves and ultimately emerge lighter than before.
The author emphasizes that these mountains appear in our lives at precisely the right moments. Attempting to evade them only makes them seem larger and more intimidating. Embracing the climb, instead of seeking to bypass it, helps us to understand and accept that our struggles are integral to our development. Each step taken on this steep path brings enlightenment and prepares us for future obstacles, teaching us resilience and self-discovery.
