The Middle Grind

Every journey begins with a spark, but it's the middle, the long,

arduous stretch, that truly tests your resolve. It's where the initial fire dims,

and the endless grind takes over. Each lift, each step, a silent vow

to keep going. The path is long, the horizon distant, but your purpose

burns. You're in the thick of it. The halfway point. Doubt creeps in,

but so does a sliver of light, a promise. This is where

champions are forged, not born. Take a breath. A small grin. You're still moving.

And you'll make it.