A questioner asks Acharya Prashant about two issues. Firstly, he is facing resistance from his family due to the spiritual changes in his life, which causes them pain and makes him feel stuck. Secondly, he finds that the feeling of shame about his inner state, which is necessary for progress, does not last long due to distractions. In response, Acharya Prashant explains that the tension and friction with family are an unavoidable part of the spiritual path that one must endure for a long time. He states that almost everyone on this path faces similar challenges, and it is naive to expect a miraculous day when family members will suddenly understand. Since we ourselves do not fully comprehend everything, we cannot expect others to. One must learn to live with this ongoing tension. Regarding the fleeting feeling of shame, Acharya Prashant advises that the goal is to try to forget it a little less, as there is no magical cure or quick-fix solution. The spiritual journey is not a one-time event but a continuous process of being tested, day and night. The results appear slowly, and one must be prepared for a long journey with love and self-control. He emphasizes that there is no other path, so one must be optionless and have a strong heart, without counting the time it takes. He quotes, "You will lose again and again, just don't let any defeat be the final one." He clarifies that victory is not in his vocabulary, as that belongs to motivational speakers. Instead, he gives the advance notice that one will lose repeatedly. The pull of Maya is strong, but the pull of the Self, or Truth, is eternal and infinite. It never gives up on you, no matter how many times you reject it. He uses the analogies of the Phoenix rising from its ashes and Sisyphus endlessly pushing the rock to illustrate the need to keep rising after every fall. This act of getting up again and again, despite being beaten down, is spirituality. To see one's slavery, one must observe their daily actions with attention. By constantly asking, "Who am I? What do I want? Why am I doing this?" one can see their bondages. The victory lies not in creating something that lasts forever, but in the act of rebuilding, no matter how many times it is destroyed. Not giving up is the real victory.