Gosho - the selection of time

" the shallow is easy to embrace, but the profound is diffcult"

‘浅易受持，深则难’

The selection of Time 《撰时抄》

When is your first reaction when you encounter something challenging? Do you challenge it head-on, or do you try way and means to dodge away. The most likely reaction is to complain, feel depress, or seek he easiest way out of the mess. It is always human tendency to to succumb to their negative self then to bravely face their harsh reality and do what they should do - that is challenge their problems with might and courage.

"the shallow is easy to embrace" - it is always easy to walk downhill than uphill. But going downhill means succumbing to our negative tendencies. Such action will only lead to greater sufferings in the end.

"the profound is difficult" - Walking uphill means more sweat and effort, but it also means bringing the courage and strength to face life adversities. It means overcoming one's weaker self and bringing about the stronger and wiser person.

The choice is up to you- would you want to conquer the mountain to enjoy the wonderful scenary or roll downhill.