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EnglishFeeling relieved, the person cuts off a piece of the cross and finds the path much more manageable.
The person asks God for permission to shorten or lighten the cross to make the journey easier.
It encourages believers to carry their "cross" with patience ("du-o frate cu răbdare").
Trying to avoid difficulties ("cutting the cross") can lead to failure when it matters most.
Because the person had shortened their cross, it is now too short to reach the other side. They realize too late that the weight they complained about was exactly what they needed to bridge the gap to their salvation. Key Themes of the Story
Every trial and burden is measured by God for a specific purpose that may only become clear at the end of the journey.