Facing the storm

There’s a great lesson that is introduced early in training that compares cows to buffalo when a storm is approaching. Cows see the storm approaching and walk/run away from it; trying to avoid the pain. Buffalo will strategically walk into the storm knowing the sooner the inevitable is faced, the sooner it will pass. One will spend more time in the storm while the other cuts the time in half by embracing the difficulty ahead. They act with intension which avoids the prolonged suffering that their counterparts experience. Being intentional in the face of difficulties can have a material impact on the experience and outcome.