 Everything in this world is based on working hard to achieve success, to be the best in the world, to rank the highest. Even when you succeed at reaching the ego's goals, you're not satisfied. Whenever you think you're gaining or improving in terms of this world, Jesus is saying you're actually falling away further from the light. And that's why Jesus says you cannot judge your advances from your retreats. Everything about this world is forward-looking, and it's towards the illusory goals of success. And spiritual awakening is about realizing that none of those future goals of success are real. Not a single one. You only can find God in the present moment. The Kingdom of Heaven is within. It will not be found in the future, and it certainly not in the past. Thank you.