Sacrifices

A man reflects back on his choices in life and discovers his sacrifices to achieve his goals make him question his decisions.

Sacrifices

In my twenties I wanted to begin my journey in life, so I sacrificed my youth and the joys of freedom.

In my thirties I wanted to be successful, so I sacrificed time with family and friends in order to peruse my career goals.

In my forties I wanted to be wealthy, so I sacrificed many of my ideals, my beliefs, and principles to acquire riches.

In my fifties I wanted to be powerful, so I sacrificed camaraderie and friendship for control.

In my sixties I wanted to be respected, but I was only feared instead.

In my seventies I wanted to be recognized for my achievements, but they were all personal accomplishments that benefited me alone, so I was the only one who saw value in them.

In my eighties I wanted to enjoy the fruits of a lifetime of success with my family and friends, but they had long ago gone away.

In my final days I did not want to be alone, but sadly there was no one left to share their time with me.

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

A tragic offering, reminiscent of mythology, The Bible or Shakespeare in its topic. Worldly success can be momentarily gratifying, but if it becomes an idol its trajectory leads to pain. The trophies are nice, but they tarnish in the end.