Material pursuits may seem easier because they offer immediate satisfaction, but they are ultimately temporary. Possessions, status, and success in the physical world may bring fleeting comfort, but they do not last. True hard work lies in the spiritual journey, which demands much more from us—self-discipline, self-awareness, and the constant effort to control our mind and senses. Thoughts, ego, attachments, and desires will always challenge us, but the fulfillment that comes from overcoming these is far deeper than anything material.

Realizing that we are not our body, possessions, or even our thoughts, but something far greater—pure consciousness—requires dedication and persistence. Though the spiritual path is more challenging, it leads to a higher purpose and a lasting sense of peace and fulfillment. Instead of chasing what is temporary, let us commit to the real hard work: awakening to our true essence, which transcends the material world. This journey may be difficult, but the spiritual awakening it brings is the ultimate reward.