“One way or the other,” you say with determination upon setting a goal. And yes, that is how you move forward—not by staying on a fixed path, but by seeing that you always have choices and that there is more than one way to accomplish the task(s) at hand. One way may not and often does not turn out as you envisioned, for you must interact with others’ ways. As this occurs, instead of feeling the frustration that comes from rigidly sticking to your way, try “the other.” One way or the other, you will get there, for that is what life is about: experience, not just sitting still and never changing. May one way or the other result in peace.
Hmmm. “May one way or the other result in peace.” I guess that is how we can know if the way we have chosen is a good one. If our heart is at peace, our motivations are right, and the way is for the greater
good, then we can know it is a good way. And then we can change, instead of “dig in”. Good lesson.