The Virtuous Life (Η Ενάρετη Ζωή)

-From my text on the Logos (The Word)

We are taught in Meleticism the value and significance of virtues, and what they represent to us in the assumption of our character. There is a moral consciousness that is awakened with the practice of virtues. It is a manifestation of our qualities and conduct. In Greek it is called (ᾰ̓ρετή) which is translated to mean virtue. Arete is the goodness that we exhibit and the manner which we build the foundation of our ethics and principles that ultimately govern our decisions and actions. We should never be satisfied with only the completion of our worthy deeds accomplished in life. We should always strive for the procurement of the well-being of the soul and the betterment of the self, with the actual acknowledgement of our virtues. It is the correct path to accountability.

There is no concept of sin in the philosophy of Meleticism, for we are accountable for our deeds or misdeeds. No one cleanses our so-called sins. We are not beholden to the judgement of a god, only to that judgement that is ascribed to our actions. It is the purpose demonstrated in natural laws for which we adhere to as a society and reflect with our comportment, but we are equally incumbent to practise morality with the understanding of its function. By accepting accountability, we learn to differentiate between moral or immoral acts we display. It is easier to seek salvation and atonement for our actions than to apply meaning in the form of accountability. For this reason, we do not require a god to be accountable. We have the capability to use our enhanced knowledge and wisdom. Thus, we are capable of distinguishing our virtues.

Men have attempted to emulate gods or embody their unearthly attributes, but they have failed to realise the unique essence of human nature. No man should rule over another man's soul or self. A just man will always be governed by his principles and never forsake his character to the whims of blind zealotry. For if he does commit such foolish action, he relinquishes the importance of his virtues and the veracity of his words. His merit is not that of adulation. What he should seek is nothing more than what he has earned with his diligence. For many people, virtues are either ignored or unattainable through actions. What we do in life is shown in the mirror of our reflection. Virtues are not meant to be understood as impossible to achieve. Instead, they are embedded in our moral conscience.

Life is not about being compared to others. Nor is it conforming to the sole opinion or perception of others who impose upon us, an indoctrination that condemns more than teaching genuine justice and values. Virtues have a relevance that evoke a reason and cause for their rudiments and philosophical practice. When we are virtuous in our morality, we are true to ourselves. We do not deem injustice unto others due to our self-righteousness. No holy book should render us to damnation. We are human beings, before we are anything else in our nature. Virtues are what define our goodness and vices define our corruption. The virtuous life is about being just to oneself and understanding that life is full of deep introspection and contemplative thoughts that lead one to the enlightening path of wisdom. A path that eventually leads to the Enas, the One.

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