453. My journey

Alas,
My Heavenward journey
Is quite challenging.

My hellward journey
Is quite frightening.

My journey towards the Perfection-shore
Is quite discouraging.

But
My journey towards my Inner Pilot
Has always been encouraging,
most encouraging
And
rewarding,
most rewarding.
Sri Chinmoy, The Wings of Light, part 10, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1974