In essence, life is a journey littered with hurdles. Each journey has its 'obstacle to living' that, in one way or another, seems to weigh down every footstep- be it financial challenges, health problems, grief, or unspeakable private battles of the mind.
They are not simply barriers in our way: they are teachers, quietly molding us into stronger and more patient, and maybe wiser individuals. Without these obstructing circumstances, life would be sticky and bland—just like a story without a conflict or a song without its somber notes.
An 'obstacle to living' is never termination; it is just a part of the story. The real difference comes with our response: either we give in to the weight and remain despondent, or we allow it to be a stepping stone toward furthering ourselves.
Time has no respect for anybody; it flows on. Hence, obstacles are but a step of the long dance toward meaning.