Fishing Lessons

Imagine each task you put off as a small dragon, quiet at first, lurking at the edge of your awareness. Leave it alone for a day, and it grows. Another day passes, and it grows again, feeding on neglect. What began as a small, manageable creature becomes something formidable, filling your mind with dread each time you think of it. Day by day, this dragon strengthens, fueled by your hesitation and avoidance. Our greatest problems in life almost always begin as small ones we ignore. What started as a simple, clear-cut task now looms large, casting shadows, a dragon demanding confrontation. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes, for with each day, it gains power, while your courage seems to wane. So, ask yourself, will today be the day you finally slay this dragon? Or will you let it grow even larger? You don’t need to conquer it in one mighty blow. Begin by chipping away, as if approaching an ancient beast with respect and a careful hand. Start with just an hour, or even a few minut...

Now, imagine, if you will, the journey of life as a climb up a great mountain. At the base, the air is thick, comfortable—you’re surrounded by familiar ground, solid and safe. But as you climb, as you ascend this mountain, the air begins to thin. You see, the higher you go, the harder it becomes to breathe. And isn't that fascinating? The higher we reach in life, in understanding, in spirit, the more effort it requires just to exist at that altitude.  But here’s the thing: if someone were to pick you up and drop you at the summit, without that climb, without that gradual adaptation, your body would rebel. You’d gasp for air, dizzy with the sudden change, unable to handle the new altitude. And isn’t this a perfect metaphor for the sudden leaps we sometimes try to make in our lives? We yearn for enlightenment, for success, for instant understanding, but we forget that our minds and our bodies—they need time to adjust. You see, in climbing the mountain of life, it’s not merely about r...