20240515-수처작주 입처개진

I was living a peaceful and wonderful life in California until I embarked on a new project: opening a virtual restaurant. Since then, I've fully experienced the pain that comes with creation. I find myself wavering and hesitating, fluctuating dozens of times a day. One moment I think I could be the next Howard Schultz, but then suddenly, I doubt if I'm cut out for business.

 

It's ironic how I could have avoided this pain if I hadn’t started the project. Some people seem to seek out hardship, and I guess I'm one of those people. I strongly believe that there will be a reward after the pain.

 

Amid this turmoil, I've come to realize a Buddhist teaching: 수처작주 입처개진, which means "Every place you stand is the place of truth." Living in California, I can enjoy a chill and peaceful vibe, but from an achievement-oriented perspective, I see that pain is inescapable no matter where you are. Realizing that you can't avoid pain anywhere shows that every place can be a place of truth.