"Are you a slave or a free man?" This was a question to Dabasir's soul. This was the determination that ignites his fire, the desire to be free in his soul. He was still a slave worker but he began to pay off his debts with hard work. This made him a free man. I'm glad you asked the question, "What ignites the fire of our determination?" Some are driven. This means an outside force is driving us. In the case of "driven" our soul is not free. Some are motivated by intrinsic or extrinsic reward. But, "What ignites the fire of your determination?" is an engaging question. This will take time to think about. We are all determined people for we have challenged to the point of replying to the question. "What ignites us?" is an arrow penetrating the inner man. There I see compassion and love as great powers but there is also great, lust, pride, desires for recognition and acceptance. In one word we are just like Dabasir with a burning desire to be free in our soul. What ignites me in my daily life must be called love. I will stop everything I am doing and put it all on hold for the one I love. I will also challenge what I never imagined myself doing for the sake of love. No other inner desire could ignite such passion and determination.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Being driven by love and compassion is both honorable and extremely powerful! 🙏🏽