A man kicks a ball and makes $50 million.
Another spends decades seeking a cure for cancer and still has to beg for funding.
Unfair? Certainly.
But this is no accident.
The world’s priorities reveal a deeper truth: men prefer what is low to what truly benefits the soul. Our systems, economies, and even our cultures are built to feed earthly desires and advantages, while the spirit, the deepest, most vital part of man remains in starvation.
We now live in an age where worth is measured, not by the value one brings to life, but by the volume of attention one can capture. Athletes, entertainers, and influencers thrive because they command eyes, ears, and emotions. Their performances are packaged for instant excitement. By contrast, the scientist in the lab, the researcher chasing truth, and the teacher shaping young minds operate in silence. Their work is harder to market, slower to yield visible returns, and less thrilling to the senses. The brain loves quick rewards, but the spirit thrives on truth, meaning, and growth; qualities far less glamorous to the restless crowd.
Modern society is built to stimulate the physical part of man, his senses and his intellect, while ignoring the spirit. We invest in distractions that keep us occupied, entertained, and endlessly scrolling. But we resist feeding the spirit with things that demand introspection, humility, and transformation. The physical man can be strong and brilliant, while the inner man is weak and malnourished. This imbalance explains why the world pours billions into sports arenas and celebrity endorsements, yet hesitates to invest in the moral, spiritual, and eternal upliftment of humanity.
Distraction is easy. It gives the illusion of connection and meaning without requiring deep change. It also keeps people from asking the questions that matter: Why am I here? What is my purpose? Where am I going after this life? Nations pause for a football final, but not for a moment of collective reflection. People cry over the loss of a championship, but remain unmoved by the decay of their own souls.
The truth is simple: the world does not reward what matters most. It rewards what can be monetised quickly. That is why the man who entertains earns more than the man who heals. That is why the voice of wisdom is drowned out by the noise of entertainment. This is not just about economics, it’s about the human heart. As long as men prefer the lower pleasures of the senses to the higher nourishment of the soul, our culture will keep feeding the body and the intellect while leaving the spirit in famine.
If we want a different world, we must each choose differently. Support voices that elevate the soul. Give attention to works that feed the inner man. Build platforms that point upward, not just outward. Because in the end, wealth, fame, and distraction perish with the body. But the spirit, the true you will live on. The question is: in what condition?
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