Remember you come here having already understood the necessity of struggling with yourself - only with yourself. Therefore thank everyone who gives you the opportunity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Understanding that struggle is internal makes gratitude toward those who present that challenge important.
- In plain terms
- Struggle is with; thank those who help you face it.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate mentors who push you to confront yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who in your life challenges you constructively?
- Do you resist or welcome inner struggle?
Another view
Not everyone can provide constructive struggle; some may harm.
More from G. I. Gurdjieff
Remember your self always and everywhere.
Permalink to quote #38 Here we can only direct and create conditions, but not help.
Permalink to quote #40 The worse the conditions of life the more productive the work, always provided you remember the work.
Permalink to quote #37
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