In the end...

Eventually one will be given a
"flash", of one's higher self.

Almost like one is setting out on a
thousand mile journey. But,
at the beginning, one is given the
privilege of viewing the
destination for just a few brief moments.

This is so that one can
travel with confidence in one's teacher,
that all the pain and difficulties one
experiences on the journey,
are all worthwhile in the end.