“Albeit philosophical abstractions, things are often simpler than they seem: When you don’t think you’re satisfied, you probably aren’t.”
One infamous philosopher named Aristotle said that satisfaction is the end most sought for. And without a doubt, it is. Of course, Aristotle in all probability referred to that satisfaction beyond the paltry delight brought about by novelty or youth, or the ephemeral pleasure in temporality. But albeit philosophical abstractions, things are often simpler than they seem: When you don’t think you’re satisfied, you probably aren’t.
Way back in college, sororities are “fads” selling like hot cake. Freshmen, during their first few days in the university busied themselves “fraternity/sorority hunting.” For them, it was a step closer to “awesomeness.” It was a way to show that they are indeed “cool people.”
Well, I hate to admit it but I was once like those young girls who terribly wanted to show off how tough and rough I was. Yes, how I loved the feel of walking down the hallways of our school, tall and proud, together with my “brods.” It kind of raised my confidence, by leaps and bounds, to be walking with the revered soro girls. And just like any other “ego-tripping” masters, I enjoyed bullying neophytes and made them do whimsical things to suit my fancy. I was like that for four years. And it was not, at any rate, satisfying.
Two years ago, I decided to join Kappa Epsilon. That time, I was still the same “ego-tripping” maniac who would jump at any opportunity to be vicious and brutal, to show everybody that “I’m the boss” and that “I run the town.”
But I was caught off-guard. A slap on the face brought me back to reality and brought some sense of humility in me. For years, I thought that to be tough means to be cruel. I was so disappointed to realize that I wasted so many years feeding my ego, that I failed to understand that the true meaning of SISTERHOOD is SERVICE and COMMITMENT.
More than being labeled as “COOL,” I now want to be known as somebody affiliated with a group of noble women with a committed spirit of a fierce warrior and a heart of a willing servant. Being with Kappa Epsilon, I was enlightened of the true meaning of service to the people. I am most certain now that we are here for a dignified purpose --- to be a willing comrade to our brothers and to be unswerving servant of the people in the community.
Our outreach programs to the communities in the city broadened my perspective and made me realize that there is more to a sorority than mere sense of self. It is quite blissful to think that at the end of the day, I can peacefully sleep thinking that I gave something of myself to those who are in need, that I and the sorority in which I belong, is fulfilling a higher purpose than self-service. And this, I believe, is the true satisfaction I have been looking for.
Aristotle was right. When you don’t think you’re satisfied, you probably aren’t. Right now, I think I am overly satisfied. I probably am.
