--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The great way is not difficult if you…" description: "\"The great way is not difficult if you don't cling to good or bad. Just let go of your preferences; and everything will become perfectly clear.\" — Sengcan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/895/sengcan-22131_clear_the-great-way-is-not-difficult-if-you-do_413427.jpg" --- # The great way is not difficult if you don't cling to good… ![“The great way is not difficult if you don't cling to good or bad. Just let go of your preferences; and everything will become perfectly clear.” quote by Sengcan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/895/sengcan-22131_clear_the-great-way-is-not-difficult-if-you-do_413427.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/895/sengcan-22131_clear_the-great-way-is-not-difficult-if-you-do_413427.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/895/sengcan-22131_clear_the-great-way-is-not-difficult-if-you-do_413427.jpg) > “The great way is not difficult if you don't cling to good or bad. Just let go of your preferences; and everything will become perfectly clear.” [Sengcan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sengcan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Letting go of judgments clears perception and reveals reality as it is. **In simple terms:** Release preferences to see clearly. Key Takeaway Practice non‑attachment. Themes mindfulness clarity spirituality Mood calm reflective Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - conflict resolution - decision making Key Concepts non‑dualism impermanence acceptance Questions to Reflect On - What preferences cloud your judgment? - How can you practice letting go? 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