Ilchi Lee

What is the difference between
The small fish in the pond that contains catfish
And those in the pond with no catfish?

You might think that the ones in the pond with catfish
Would be stressed out,
Because catfish eat them.
However, the ones in the pond with catfish
Have become a lot more powerful and quick.

Consider yourself.
Do you regard a place without catfish
A paradise?

If the place you are in
Has become too comfortable,
And you don't have any stimulation
Like catfish
Pushing you to overcome your limitations,
Then you will easily forget
The value and the objective of your life.

Please ask yourself whether
People and things that give you a hard time
Are actually catfish,
There to awaken you.

~ Ilchi Lee