One day, the mountain that was in front of you will be so far behind you, it will barely be visible in the distance. But who you become in learning to climb it? That will stay with you forever.
Finding inner peace isn't always so much about just sitting in the lotus position until wisdom becomes you; it's about making the uncomfortable decision to stay with your discomfort and to choose differently.
Because most of the time, you're so busy worrying about monsters in the closet, you forget to address the actual things that will erode you over time: your health, your relationships, your long-term vision, your finances, your thoughts.