Some men fear the fire. Others seek it.
The Forge is not a test of strength alone. It is a test of spirit.
Here, comfort is stripped away. The false self burns. What remains is what was always there—either iron or ashes.
Most will break. Some will endure. A few will rise.
This is the first gate. The beginning of the path. If you step forward, understand this:
• You will be tested in ways you cannot prepare for.
• You will suffer.
• You will be given no excuses, no soft landings, no easy outs.
You will either become or be cast out.
But for those who pass through?
There is no going back.
Are You Ready?
Step forward.
Unbreakable. Adaptable. Relentless.
-Lawrence J Baily
