Mountains

In the face of the world's pain and suffering You can choose You can choose to be a Strong Warrior Even if the odds are terrible and the cost of failure is catastrophic You can choose to be a Passionate Lover Even if vulnerability hurts and permanence is never guaranteed You can choose to be a Deep Mystic Even if the world will cast you aside and judge you for it You can choose to be a Virtuous King Even when you must bear that ultimate burden ...