granite

A friend gave me this quote today.

"The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong"

cheesy, but also there is truth there. the block for me is deep inside and turning it into a stepping stone will require some heavy lifting.

why do we often alienate ones closest to us? and if we know we're doing it, then why the hell can't we just figure out the root which often runs deep, and gain a new understanding of ourselves?

i don't understand.