One night while walking through the forest, the band of seemingly lost travelers finally found three portals surrounded with ivy and vines. As they were arguing on which threshold they should pass through and end a phase of their journey, an angel suddenly appeared.
As what most angels are perceived to be, the angel was garbed in robes and was glowing with a light that emanated from within. The angel spoke and said he (or was it a she?) has a message for the travelers.
The angel was tight lipped and spoke only through the mind; never did it open its mouth but its voice was loud and clear.
"The left hand path and the right hand path are extreme paths. These are very challenging paths and those who choose to go through them should be prepared for the best and the worst that they could ever experience in their whole existence. Total indulgence and total renunciation could be very dangerous for those who would not be able to withstand the obstacles on the way.
"The middle path is the path where the best and worst of the two other paths meet. However, the middle path is not as easy as how many presumed it to be. There are more obstacles and challenges on the middle path than in the other paths; and these obstacles are the ones that could push you either to the left or to the right.
"In order for you to survive the perils of the obstacles on the middle path or any path you choose, you must have the Warrior's Sword with you." The angel then pulled out a flaming sword out of thin air. The travelers were so amazed with the sword, their eyes glowed with glee.
Then the angel spoke again, "The real Warrior's Sword is not a physical sword. You cannot find it just about anywhere. You could only find it within yourselves. The Warrior's Sword is your WILL. Your will is more powerful than any tool or weapon that you could use to get through anything that hinders your path. Use your will wisely so that you can continue walking the path towards your goal."
The angel then lifted the flaming sword and pointed it to the heavens. The travelers just watched in awe.
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