Worldly Sacrifice

James Allen adds “a man’s worldly success” when conveying sacrifice. Does he mean the individual must give up worldly goods for the betterment of progress and achievement? Is the sacrifice of worldly goods a reflection of progress and achievement?

We are told the founding fathers gave up their fortunes and livelihood to provide a better opportunity for America and its future. In some way, they sacrificed their worldly success to provide progress based on the ideals of a better way.

In today’s American society the view of worldly success depends on the individual’s placing an identity on success. Success can be a title, an accomplishment, a particular number in their bank account. Each person has a view of what worldly success is.

However, does the parent care more for worldly success than the betterment of their children? Does the partner care more for worldly success than the care and time required for the relationship?

Today in the corporate world, the individual trades his/her time and energy for the company they work for. In return, the company will (should) provide a return. That return is money, but also status. As more time and energy is given, the individual climbs the corporate ladder acquiring worldly success. In this view, the idea of worldly success is climbing a given hierarchy and recognition.

In contrast, that time and energy could be placed with their family, partners, and friends as opposed to the corporate ladder. In this view, the world would see a sacrifice given. Yet, is it really a sacrifice to choose family over status?

The reality is our time is our commodity.

Given to the company, then leaving that company, the company will continue to move forward in their progress. If you do not give to the company, the company will find other resources. However, given to the family, partner or friends, how much richer and fuller is your life?

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