We soldiers have a phrase: "Complacency kills." And it's true. We let the vast complexity of life and drama grip us and pull us into a fatal vice. We seek out the pursuit of pleasure and the absence of pain, and do not allow ourselves to even be aware of these actions. We ignore everything and work in disharmony with our own well-being.
I have been complacent. It incites me to fury that I have been so foolish as to allow the petty events around me to distract me from what is necessary.
No longer. I impart this one small piece of wisdom to you all: do not get complacent. Harden yourselves and sharpen your minds, so you may better enjoy life. The fat wildabeast may be content, but it will always fall pray to the cheetah. Choose which you shall be.
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