Solitude

Purification is never easy. It is our own karma circling back and ripening upon us, to paraphrase 'The Wheel of Sharp Weapons.'

Sometimes on the Dharma path we encounter obstacles and blockages that seem like trying to swim in murky, black waters. Other times it feels like the ground beneath us has turned to quicksand with no sure footing. Or there's the unscalable wall sensation where nothing works out quite as intended.

These are the times where one's practice is tested. Like the world is asking you, "can you hand this?" Most of us get too caught up in the middle of events that its almost impossible to answer. The only real answer is no answer at all.

Correct action and the performance of endurance is the only response.

Taking Refuge in the Triple Jewel is the key.