Something In The Way

“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” — Epictetus

This writing isCertified Human

The Obstacle

There is always
Something
In the way.

No matter
How simple
Easy
Direct
It should be
Something gets in the way.

Easy things
Become complicated.

Simple things
Complex.

Things that should work
Break.

This creates frustration
Friction
Wasted time
Effort
Energy.

The Gift And Opportunity

Something always
Gets in the way.

We know this
So expect this… in all things.

Just because
It should be…
Simple
Easy
Quick
Does not mean it will be.

Accept
It is a struggle
And just do the work
Without added misery.

We can accept
This is training
Emotions
Focus
Performance
Relationships
Through struggle.

All systems
Fail.

Everything
Breaks.

Why does this
Surprise us?

Something in the way?
Move it
Go over it
Overcome it.

Without complaint
Without misery.

The Practice Of Self-Mastery

• Expect resistance
• Drop the surprise
• Solve what is in front of you
• Move forward without complaint

CHEAT CODE: EXPECT IT → MOVE IT OR GO OVER IT → DROP THE MISERY

Bonus to anyone who can name the band this title came from