«Having a clear mind is hard at first for anybody across human history, Master. There is no one who did not try to turn off useless thoughts in their head during their early meditation attempts. That is nothing else than human nature. Humans are not perfect, but they are beings that are eager to grow.»

‘So, I should just sit my ass down and continue?’

«Yes, Master. Do not feel too pressured. You are already working harder than any other master.»

‘Uhm, aren’t there people who train like they’re about to die, to avenge their family or something?’

«Hahaha, such anecdotes are handed down as old stories. But those people also have the same training process and time. They are still only human. The important thing is to be steady and not stop.»

‘That’s interesting. Now that I’ve learned how to climb the mountain, which seemed far away before, it seems… hm… still far away.’

«This week’s meditation practice has been very helpful, Master.»

‘Yes, I understand a little bit about the principles of cultivation. Before, I just trained mindlessly over and over, but after doing that, I could theorize a little about this cultivation thing.’

«You have talent in that area, Master.»

‘Do I? I always thought I wasn’t good at cultivation.’

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