| One too many humans are just deeply conditioned into the way of instant gratification like it's the way to go. Hence all the Bowflex machines gathering dust, all the unused gym memberships, all the expensive mountain bikes that have never seen a speck of dirt, the long lines at every single fast-food joint, surfborads that were only used for half a day, ect. People want everything served fast and easy; it's all about taking a pill, pressing a button and going as hands-free as possible in this world.
The very reason why I don't bother measuring often with PE, is the same reason why I don't bother steppin' on the scale too often at the gym. I take tremendous joy and pleasure in the journey in and of itself, instead of doing things simply as a motion towards a set goal. I do keep track of what I do, just to show how consistent I'm being and to see if I'm truly pushing myself or if I've been slacking around; other than that, I just enjoy the process for what it's worth, honoring each and every second of it for it's intrinsic value instead of having my mind and focus somewhere other than that very workout. Each workout is as tiny a step as it is extremely important and significant, when considering what each one of those perceived tiny steps is progressively adding up to.
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Trying to understand is like straining to see through muddy water. Be still, and allow the mud to settle. Remain still, until it is time to act.
Those who follow tao don't seek to arrive anywhere, so their journey is never over.
Lao Tzu
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