Intentions are often judged by their outcomes. A journey, which begins with pure intentions, may lead to actions that reflect not the original purity of the heart, but rather a descent into evil. The path of pure intentions is less traveled for a reason: it is fraught with insecurities, abandonment, trauma, and shallowness. These challenges lead not only to wrong turns but may ultimately culminate in actions that are far from virtuous.

Once, there was a soul burned with a desire to bring light where there was darkness, hope where there was despair. The dream of lifting others from their sorrow and making the world kinder and more just dominated his thoughts. The journey began like many do—with an innocent heart and a fearless stride. He set off from his village with nothing but faith in his pure intentions, believing that as long as his cause was righteous, the path would open before him like a warm, welcoming road. Yet, the world had other plans.

As he ventured deeper into the wilds beyond his village, the road became harsher and more twisted than he had ever imagined. The sun that once bathed his way in light faded behind thick clouds of doubt. What began as a clear path turned into a maze of uncertainty. Each step felt heavier, and each...