Voluntary Difficulty and It's Necessity

People do not value what is easily come by. Therefore the simple solution is not the one employed. “Setting yourself a voluntary aim and compelling yourself to achieve it, creates magnetism and the ability to do. Magnetism is acquired only through conscious labor and intentional suffering, through doing small things voluntarily.” G.I. Gurdjieff Cutting down a tree, splitting, and stacking firewood is a natural (and necessary for survival in many climates) process for heating. Walking is a way to traverse vast distances in any terrain. Hunting is a way to feed and clothe yourself. The process of harvesting and processing is simple, yet not easy. Losing weight and achieving your optimal size is a natural process of reversing the practices which made you overweight. It is not addition but subtraction. It is harder to add than it is to take away. Simple isn’t easy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abovetheplain.substack.com/subscribe