The more you accomplish.
Why doubt?
When distance separates you from others,
They cannot overtake you.
In the beginning of training, it may seem as if you are doing very little. You compare yourself to your teachers and to more accomplished people, and you may despair at every reaching their levels. But if you are diligent, then it is inevitable that you will make something of yourself. Once you reach such a plateau, you will be able to relax a bit and contemplate where you are on your journey.One of the most refreshing things to realize is that you now have something that no one can take away from you. Spirituality is yours to keep, yours to touch. No one else can gain access to it, yet this precious accomplishment can sustain and guide you. If will give you increased health, and it will give you knowledge that you could not gain through normal means. Once you tap into this source, you have gained a foothold on the spiritual path.
Uncertainty will not plague you. Who can argue with you? You have seen it yourself. So once you have reached this milestone on your journey, it is proper to rejoice a little, indulge in a little contentment. Then take up the journey once again.
Personal Interpretation
No matter what kind of training we undertake in life, we are certain to feel inadequate in the beginning. We look at our instructors and can't imagine ever cultivating the same level of skill. With practice though comes perfection. Our leaders once felt as we do. The journey means far more than the destination, for it is the succession of experiences that shape us. Once we have achieved some success we can afford ourselves a few moments of peaceful reflection. Where are we on our life's path? We must take up the journey again, but are free to rest whenever the need arises. Achievement has the tendency to make us feel secure enough to relax. And that is as important as treading onward, for it is in the quiet moments when the elusive pieces of the puzzle begin to come together.
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