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Dear Fellow Traveler,
An ancient proverb states, โBeyond mountains, there are mountains.โ It is one of my favorites. The saying highlights the notion that we are never quite finished. You might ask, โWhy must we be reminded of this truth?โ We are generally wired to want certainty. We want to know when we'll finish if we begin a project (even projects like the search for wisdom).
The idea of a perennial path or a journey with no end might sound uninspiring or strange. But think about it in the context of a meaningful life. Take a moment to reflect on projects like becoming a virtuous person, a good parent, or a loving friend. These types of values (or ideals) have no completion dates โ they are infinite projects.
The late spiritual teacher Ram Dass put it this way,
Early in the journey, you wonder how long the journey will take and whether you will make it in this lifetime. Later you will see that where you are going is here, and you will arrive now... so you stop asking.
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