Thomas,
Your post has tweaked my mind - in a good way. After letting the words and meaning simmer a bit in my mind, the compelling message for me is this: the path to character is a choice, but the outcome subtly evolves over time.  Character is a product of our choices cumulatively building throughout our lifetime.  You've shared with us a thought provoking post. I do hope more come to visit and respond to it.

Shawn