You imagine to be a Champion at Olympics
Go ahead. Yeah!
But wait!
Have you weighed the considerations?
To live by rules and Submit to diet
Abstain from dainty foods
Exercise your body at unearthly hours, in heat or cold!
Drink nothing but water!
Practice with face pressed to the ground
Sprain the ankle, Gulp the yellow sand
and still, lose the victory by a mere whisker
In a word, you Sacrifice!
If your desire still holds - try the wrestler's life!
Else never merely desire! Like the kid in the candy store,
wanting everything, but none with your whole soul!
Weigh the gain, Count the cost
with due consideration and make a thoughtful choice
If you will, and then lay your hand
You may gain Freedom, Tranquility, and Serenity
Worthy of an Olympic Champion
Playing this Infinite Game called Life!
(Adapted from the book:Six Pack Stoic: Golden Sayings of Epictetus)
But wait!
Have you weighed the considerations?
To live by rules and Submit to diet
Abstain from dainty foods
Exercise your body at unearthly hours, in heat or cold!
Drink nothing but water!
Practice with face pressed to the ground
Sprain the ankle, Gulp the yellow sand
and still, lose the victory by a mere whisker
In a word, you Sacrifice!
If your desire still holds - try the wrestler's life!
Else never merely desire! Like the kid in the candy store,
wanting everything, but none with your whole soul!
Weigh the gain, Count the cost
with due consideration and make a thoughtful choice
If you will, and then lay your hand
You may gain Freedom, Tranquility, and Serenity
Worthy of an Olympic Champion
Playing this Infinite Game called Life!
(Adapted from the book:Six Pack Stoic: Golden Sayings of Epictetus)