Roast The Hunt

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The ancient, Jewish King, Solomon wrote, "A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game, but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious." (Proverbs 12:27 CSB).

This past year, I had this mental laziness and block that prevented me from fully harnessing my earnings, relationships, knowledge base, and writing inspirations. I had money decisions to make, and I knew what needed to be done but couldn't get myself to do them. I had article ideas but couldn't flesh out my thoughts. So, inflation dealt with my purchase value, my ideas got lost, and I led a basic life. I made valuable connections but couldn't put in the required effort to add value to these connections.

I see indeed that the lazy man does not roast his hunt. Yes, he sweated to get the game, but he was too lazy to complete his task. He planned for the hunt and executed the plan but did not conclude the extra effort needed to elevate the value of his hunt. Such a hunter I have been, and I am so aware of it that it brings me grief.

In my new year, I shall roast my game.

 

 

Chinedu Eze, Abuja. 21 Dec 2023.

Photo credit: Winkelmann from Pixabay.com


Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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  1. AnonymousDecember 21, 2023 at 8:05 PM

    May the coming year be better as the Lord wills

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