Meritous

We have choice in life.

The choice to act

Or the denial of that same.

Is there merit in both?

We look at the conqueror and praise him for his fortitude. We admire his conviction, and his refusal to settle. When he pushes onwards we cheer him on - when he stumbles, we gasp. He teaches us to create the life we want to live and to never look back.

We look at the monk and praise him for his peacefulness. We admire his contention, and his refusal of want. When he rejects the world we cheer him on - when he stumbles, we gasp. He teaches us to life the life that has been given us, and to never be caught up in desire.

Merit is a fool's game.