I stumbled across this image today:

And this is one of those quotes that has been stripped down too far and needs more context.
The big missing component in this quote is the duration of time spent feeling the heaven and the hell.
Because here’s the thing: A little time spent exercising might feel like “hell,” but can leave you in a heavenly state for a lot of time thereafter. A little time spent in gluttony might feel like “heaven,” but can leave you in a hell-like state for a lot of time thereafter.
But, that’s just the problem I have with this quote if you adopt this concept at all.
Because here’s my other thing: The road to heaven should feel heavenly and the road to hell will feel hell-like.
Who says exercise needs to feel hell-like? Who says enjoying a meal or dessert will lead you down a road towards hell?
Sure, Crossfit feels like hell to me—I’ll admit that. But basketball? Martial Arts? I very much look forward to these means of exercise. They’re heavenly for me.
And there should be no hell-like guilt felt for enjoying a nice meal or dessert. Everything in moderation.
…My final thing is this: Doing good feels good and doing bad feels bad. When we abide by the guidance of our inner compass and listen to our deepest desires for growth and contribution… that’s the heavenly road that leads towards heaven. And when we disregard this guidance… or maybe don’t take the time to understand it… or allow modern day devices to brainwash and distract us… that’s the hell-like road that leads toward hell.