I have arrived at the light at the end of the tunnel. The one that illuminates the surrounding area, and yet that very light fails to penetrate the pitch darkness of the next tunnel I must negotiate; the one leading to the O levels is filled with potholes and alternating paths.

And so it is with human nature - reluctance to give up comfort and solace to venture into the unknown void. No, I must be careful now, not to be enamoured by the effulgence of this light and neglect to take the next step. Because the battle's only half-over, and all the effort will go to naught if I fail to deliver the killing blow at the end.