The Invisible Slope

Near my residence , there stands a small hillock . There are two paths whichnlead to the top of the hillock. One path has big visible gradient while thenother one stretches along , has trees on both sides , and has an almostninvisible gradient . A winding path so to say . The first path is smaller innlength , naturally . It is stark naked devoid of any foliage along the way .
Businesslike entity . The other path , as I said , has trees on both sides ,nhas lots of shade , even has some drinking water available .Which path donyou think will be easier climb ?

WRONG !

Not the small gradient , one . Most people come up with the logical ,nintellectual , physics based answer , that the long winding path will beneasier climb . But when I take them on actual trip , they realize that thenreality is otherwise .

WHY ?

The answer is very interesting and brings out the difference betweennholistic thinking , or holistic being and intellectual or linearly logicalnthinking .

When we see a big gradient , we prepare ourselves to face it or leave it .
This happens on the conscious as well as the subconscious level In the firstnplace we SEE it . We see it in all its glory . There are no surprises , nonhidden costs . All that is there is there on display - take it or leave it .
Then we so to say gear up to face the situation . Our adrenaline flows ,nsmall aches vanish , our blood goes where it is necessary . Our focusnsharpens . We are ready to take up the challenge. And we go for it . Hencenthough the visible slope looks daunting , we are through with it withncomparatively less effort on our side .

When the gradient is invisible , or imperceptible , we do not gear up . Wenare caught unawares . The increased resistance slowly drains our energy ,nour speed , our motivation ,and the path seems to be never ending . Ourndrive reduces , and as we are not aware of the slope , we look elsewhere fornthe reasons . In the final analysis , this is quite a difficult situation toncope with .

Can we take up the basic principle of this exercise , and apply it to ournday to day life ?

Regards ,

Anand

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