“To what service is my soul committed? Constantly ask yourself this and thoroughly examine yourself by seeing how you relate to that part called the ruling principle. Whose soul do I have now? Do I have that of a child, a youth &helips; a tyrant, a pet, or a wild animal?”
- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 5.11
July 16, 2021 7:00 AM
What are you doing, but more importantly, why are you doing it?
Are you doing it to be wealthy? Are you doing it to be famous? Are you doing it to sustain?
Conclusion
Our answer might make us feel greedy, vain, or plain uncomfortable. Understanding the why can allow us to change. Discover our duty. Take action and fulfill our true mission.