Can time go backwards?

When the real test comes, what matters most is whether I can endure it, not how grand my goals are. I have just come back to Guangzhou from Hong Kong, and I feel a little lost, almost hollow. Still, this experience has given me more confidence and plenty of encouragement. It has also shown me how far I have to go. The gap between where I am and where I want to be is still clear, and there is so much left to do…

I’m grateful to my teacher for looking after me, and to my friends for caring and encouraging me. After this, I feel more certain of myself. I need to put what I’ve learned into practice soon. I want to make 👨 happy, too.

Knowing what to do is easier than doing it. Knowing and then making no effort to act is even more disappointing. The road ahead probably won’t be smooth, but the effort we put in can encourage others. We can lean on and support one another as we try to deepen our spiritual lives. That feels worth striving for.