For example, we choose to eat much and feel satisfied, but the consequences may not be good. We could always eat well but our sense of satisfaction dictates our actions more often than not. We may opt to just loaf all day and feel relaxed, but it would lead to laziness, unproductive outcomes, and of course loss of self worth.We may stop studying and just play all day, but it leads us into physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual stagnation. We may cheat on our partners and just enjoy time with others, but the fear of getting caught and the guilt destroys our good nature.
We fail to seek happiness because we become a pinball being hurled and bounced back and forth in an imbalanced sense of satiety. We seek for material wealth thinking that it could solve our problems. For the devout, prayers and faith are resorted to. Nevertheless, many find themselves without resolve.
This is because there is no personal sacrifice given up. Contrary to the laws of physics and nature, only through sacrifice do we gain much. It is a twisted system to counterbalance the way things are. We work and lose time to loaf around, and we earn for everyday living. We fast when eating and we gain health and wellness. We stop in what we do, and we gain time to survey the situation.
One important note however is that sacrifice not only means losing something of value, but also means offering this for glorification of someone else, may it be for someone loved, or perhaps for the only One who was able to offer everything for us to be living in relative convenience. He made His sacrifice count for the billions of people here on earth.
All He asks is to make your life count as well. Sacrificing in small amounts for the goodness of others, in time would be your legacy for the other generations. Start doing good to yourself and work your way out for others. You will see that inner peace will start living in you.
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