Have you ever felt like every time you try to take a step forward, a giant, unexpected wall appears right in front of you? It can be so incredibly frustrating when our plans go awry and the obstacles seem to grow larger with every effort. Marcus Aurelius offered us a beautiful way to look at these moments when he said that the impediment to action advances action, and what stands in the way becomes the way. To me, this means that the very thing we are trying to avoid or overcome isn't just a distraction; it is actually the map itself. The obstacle isn't blocking the path; it is the path.
inspiring