When there is ease and simplicity in your life, Laurel, it's because earlier you learned a lot.
When there is resistance and obstacles in your life, it's because there's even more to learn.
And learning even more, Laurel, is pretty much the main reason everyone is still there.
Classy dismissed,
The Universe
You see, Laurel, the "goal" is not ease and simplicity, though they will surely follow, but learning even more.