I stood at the crossroads wondering this way or that,

The happy, sunny, easy way or the dark, dangerous, difficult.

The choice is obvious, the arrogant, naive mind hooted haughtily.

The humble, sensible mind countered, “Is the choice as simplistic as you say?”

“Couldn’t the easy be a facade for danger?”

“Couldn’t the danger be a test of your ability to realize your dreams?”

This way or that; the chosen path becomes your way to own and embrace!

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