Lessons From A Bishop: The Game of Life and the Virtue of Magnanimity
Hello to all those who’ve paved their path with bricks of wisdom, as well as those in search of stones to lay on their road. Today, I’m going to share a tale from my past that beautifully showcases the virtue magnanimity. There may not be dragons or towering castles involved, but it’s a knight’s story nevertheless.
The Bishop’s Gambit: How Winning Is Not Always Victory
In my youth, I reveled in the game – Chess – ,a swirling dance floor where mind-matched partners would meet. One particular adversary stood out — the local bishop. Despite his age and seemingly ethereal detachment from worldly matters, he knew how to maneuver pawns!
An Unlikely Adversary
The bishop was seldom defeated—a titan amongst mere mortal players. He’d topple one player after another without moving from his wooden chair under the old oak tree in our town square.
“Old Kev,” he’d say, “You have perseverance stitched into your soul.”
A Win That Felt Like Defeat
Late one summer evening after numerous tries over weeks that turned into months—I finally succeeded against him.
Nestling hope close to heart pays off,
I thought,Persistence did pay its due at last!
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To my surprise, however,the joy of victory fizzled rapidly.The air around me held no sparklers nor offered claps.What dreaded reality was this?It wasn’t exultation;instead,I felt an odd emptiness much like plucking an empty honey pot waiting eagerly for sweetness.With eyes filled with questions,I turned towards the gracious bishop.
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A Grand Revelation :
the Worth Of Magnanimity
Magnanimous people have strength,
they can withstand loss and remain dignified.They do not change when circumstances direly shift.What should matter is peace transitioned post conflict,and should you manage,a pinned opponent might become your ally”.
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