James CastletonI pray for insight where the path is veiled, fortitude where the obstacles appear insurmountable, endurance where the destination seems unattainable, and equanimity when all that remains is to accept the journey.
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The Buddha is often depicted as someone who had attained enlightenment, but still needed to understand certain things about life. He spent many years on his path, and then had the insight that led him to his final goal.
Source: Md, Mending Of A Broken Heart
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