Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes is worn out. ~Italian Proverb
A Tibetan teacher describes practice as the wearing out of a old pair of shoes. We need to wear the soles thin. By that time we have worn through ego and delusion. The more time we spend in practice, the more we gain insights we would not otherwise discover.
If we stop our progress when frustrated, we will continue that practice. If we stop too soon because we feel eager to complete a project, we lose the opportunities to delve into connections. Insights wait for us with the next flow of ideas or sentences.
In the process of activity during life’s joys or frustrations, stop only when you do not want to. Outlast yourself and stay in the action as long as you can. Just one more step, one more word, one more determination.
We need to seek revelations. Like a comfortable pair of shoes with mileage, positivity will begin to energize us to keep moving.
Which shoes will you wear today?
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