The Universe Doesn't Care About You
"Master," the disciple once asked, "why are there difficulties that prevent us from achieving our goal, that divert us from our chosen path, that try to make us admit our weakness?" "What you call difficulties," the Master replied, "are actually part of your goal. Stop fighting them. Just think about it and take it into account when choosing your path. Imagine that you are shooting a bow. The target is far away, and you cannot see it because a thick morning fog has fallen on the ground. Are you fighting the fog? No, you are waiting for the wind to blow and the fog to clear. Now the target is visible, but the wind deflects the flight of your arrow. Are you fighting the wind? No, you simply determine its direction and make an adjustment by shooting at a slightly different angle. Your bow is heavy and stiff, you do not have enough strength to pull the bowstring. Do you fight the bow? No, you train your muscles, each time pulling the bowstring tighter. - But there are people who shoot from a light and flexible bow in clear, windless weather, - the student said offended. - Why is it that only my shot encounters so many obstacles on its way? Does the Universe resist my forward movement? - Never look at others, - the Master smiled. - Everyone chooses their own bow, their own target and their own time for the shot. For some, the goal is an accurate hit, for others - the opportunity to learn to shoot. The Master lowered his voice and leaned towards the student: - And I also want to tell you a terrible secret, my boy. The Universe does not care about you. It does not resist anything and does not help anyone. The fog does not fall to the ground to hinder your shot, the wind does not start to blow to divert your arrow, the rigid bow is not created by the archer to make you realize your weakness. All this exists by itself, regardless of your desire. It is you who decided that you can accurately hit the target under these conditions. So either stop complaining about the difficulties and start shooting, or humble your pride and choose an easier target. A target that you can shoot at point-blank…