This hits me deeply when I hear it, I understand it, I even weave the concept indirectly into my practice, but hearing another person say it aloud makes me ruminate on what it actually means. Both sides of that coin ring true: you tried your best and you arrived at where you are / your best attempt, given all possible permutations, only amounted to this. A tough pill to swallow, but a welcome awakening if there is something to follow it. Continue reading →