Mountains

You try escaping them but they are so huge that they will block your growth.

You decide to overcome them and they will deplete you of all resources that are necessary for your survival.

They will hit you where it hurts the most and suck all the energy out of you.

Fatigued, and full of exhaustion, you will gasp for breath, but they won't budge a bit.

Because that's what their innate behaviour is. You are left with only two choices:

To match their level of rigidity, resourcefulness and rise above them,

Or

Perish in them. They will engulf you and won't leave a sign of you behind.

But if you do overpower them, they will bestow upon you a blissful joy that is unmatched, Unparalleled and leave you craving for more.

A calm that can only be known once you get past all the struggle.

You will unravel all things beautiful that lie hidden behind the tough exterior.

Mountains. The perfect symbolism for all problems in life!