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Finally Living a Life Worth Dying For
Originally published at https://tavian.blog
“You serve the best by doing what you love the most.”
- Maria Bello
It is a very well known fact that the majority of people do not love what they do. It seems quite counterproductive because many go to university to end up in a job they end up not enjoying. Or at least not enjoying it as much as they thought they would.
What is even more interesting is that people seem to continue in these unsatisfying jobs for rather temporary fulfilment. There are not many people in this world who can say they enjoy nothing. However, not many choose to pursue things which bring them enjoyment.
To start finally living a life worth dying for we must understand two concepts. The idea of meaningful sacrifice and the courage to be different.
Living a Life Worth Dying For Requires Sacrifice
In all the major religions in the world, we see this idea of sacrifice. This view often encompasses the idea that a worthy sacrifice requires love. Because of this, the greatest sacrifices often reach the greatest heights of love.
Human sacrifice, for example, Jesus giving his life for the world, is centred around love. No one would willingly choose to do such…
