Forest Path, Original

"Forest Path"

Have you wondered what’s on the path ahead of you?

The first time you do a difficult thing, it might feel impossible. But as you repeat it, it gets easier. You build strength. One day you realize it’s not so difficult anymore.

That’s when the blinders evaporate. You see the beauty you had been too distracted to recognize. You grin with the self-confidence you suddenly recognize in yourself.

Then you notice the others behind you. Tears in their eyes. You recognize that look. You have felt the impossibility before and hesitated.

So you call to them, “I have gone before you, I know it is possible. Don’t give up. It is worth it!” Then you guide them, helping them avoid the pitfalls that trapped you.

Then you keep pushing down the path. But it starts to feel too much. Haven’t you gone far enough? Maybe you could just stop here.

But you notice a light up ahead-- someone further down the path, calling out, “Don’t give up. It is worth it!” The energy returns, your motivation rises, and you keep going.

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