Embracing the Harmonious Path #2173

Embracing the Harmonious Path In ancient halls where wisdom flows, Aristotle’s light still softly glows, Virtue balanced, pure and bright, Guiding us through day and night. Stoic voices stern and clear, Teach us not to bow to fear, Virtue's essence, heart's true gain, In apatheia, peace we attain. On Christian shores, these streams did meet, In faith’s embrace, they found their seat, Logos spoken, Word made flesh, In this union, spirits refresh. Aristotle’s golden mean, In divine light now is seen, Stoic strength and Christian grace, Together form a sacred space. Virtue’s journey, life’s true aim, Not for fleeting, worldly fame, But a path to deeper worth, A glimpse of heaven here on earth. In reflections, quiet, deep, Ancient whispers gently seep, Calling us to virtue’s way, In our hearts, they softly sway. Wisdom’s confluence, clear and bright, Guides us through the darkest night, Good and true and beautiful, In these virtues, find our goal. So let us walk this harmonious path, With ancient wisdom, faith, and heart, In virtue’s light, we’ll find our way, Closer to the divine each day. -Steven G. Lee (July 4, 2024)