If we do not advance, we will be left behind by others. One possible reason for not advancing may be we are not able to recognise the truth and our faith is not strong. Other reasons may be due to slandering and defamation that makes us waver and we start to regret and have intention of retreating. If that is the case, then we will lose the affinity we have with Buddha.
Withdrawing may seem to be small matter to us. It is a big matter to our ancestors because the may be awaiting for us to accumulate merits to relieve them from their suffering in Hell. It is a pity that many sentient beings are short sighted. They only care about the present without making long-term plans for the future. The Great Tao is the path to enlightenment. Tao cultivation can be compared to a boat sailing against the current - it must forge ahead all the time otherwise it will be driven backwards.
Thus, Tao cultivators must be determined to move forward and be undaunted by repeated setbacks. Although Heaven may seem to be far away, but with continued perseverance, we will be able to reach there on of these days.
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