ETHOS

The indigent, the ordinary, the unremarkable allocate their fleeting moments, their vitality, their assets toward fleeting delight.

Venturing out for revelry on the eve of the weekend, indulging in streaming services, imbibing spirits, gorging on empty calories, indulging in intoxicants to numb the tedium of daily existence. Such is their chosen path.

They channel their resources and efforts toward self-indulgence, toward the pursuit of hedonism.

Meanwhile, those who ascend to the pinnacle of achievement in their endeavors, be it in their trade, their vocation, their interpersonal dynamics, their physical well-being, or their altruistic endeavors, they are guided by the ethos of sacrificial commitment.

It is my willingness to face sacrifice, to endure discomfort and anguish in the present, that paves the way for the abundant harvest and resplendent outcomes in the future.

This stark dichotomy in mindset and approach delineates the chasm between mediocrity and magnificence.

November 15, 2024 | UN