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>anon fumbles to get on bike
>wobbles ridiculously feet flailing
>chains not even on the thing
>tries standing in dirt dragging upturned bike back on forth on the ground
>holds bike up and runs around making brrrrrmm sound
>drops bike altogether
>"...riding bikes is ruined"
the PATH of mediation is not entirely about the still mind (which is the fruit), but largely it's a process of ever deepening humility, grace, and refinement in the face of seeing clearly (however difficult) by walking it.
how many times do you think you'll have to look down and take another conscious step ON the path instead of away from it?
how long does it take from sprouting a seed before one can harvest the universes' most delicious peaches? with what kind of care would you handle the sprout and sapling? who would you seek advice from if you wanted abundant and extra tasty peaches?