The road of life often seems endless, and you cannot know what lies ahead. What is truly frightening is not steepness, but length. Many people say one should never give up halfway, yet when they reach the middle without seeing the end, they often choose to quit. Time is even more daunting than a road; it is invisible yet heavy.
It is not the number of paths that is frightening, but their complexity. Winding and intersecting roads easily make one lose direction. Only by clarifying your thoughts and identifying the true direction can you avoid being distracted by other choices.
It is not dangerous paths that are most deceptive, but overly straight ones. What appears to be the safest straight road may hide unexpected risks. A frog in warm water loses its alertness in comfort and becomes unable to escape when conditions change.
So, where is the road? The road is beneath your feet.
