Life is challenging in every moment of our journey, and there is no so-called smooth sailing.

For every step we take, there are consequences and we must remain alert. It is like climbing a mountain - we must always remain mindful since a lack of awareness will bring great danger to our lives. Therefore, every move we make in our lives should be done with wisdom, and we should not allow our laziness and ignorance to accompany us. Once we miss an opportunity, there is no coming back, and when we fall, it can be very painful. Consequently, when we make decisions in our lives, in my opinion, we should try to make the right choices, because we cannot expect to be lucky all the time.

-- Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche