Upon the Fields of Justice

Dear Diary,

It has been a few weeks since I have arrived on the fields of justice. I have undergone several changes in roles, but I think I am settling into my current role as an archer. My friends are all in higher ranks and so the enemies are tough. Often I am lost and unsure of what to do, but it is in those times that can turn to my friends who give me sage advice like "just stay there" or "just try not to die." I am lucky to have such caring friends.

Every battle is a struggle, some ending in the elation of victory, but most ending in the sting of defeat. Through it all I continue to learn life lessons, such as:

• Pick your battles: unless you know you can win them, don't engage
• Running away is always safe, but sometimes you need to pay attention and help your homies
• There's safety in numbers: when in doubt, run with the pack
• Don't forget to refer to the map, it's important
• Always follow whatever A.C. says 
• Don't let the haters get you down

In Justice we Trust,

Sherwood Ashe

Talk on purpose and self actualization vis-a-vis law

You come from a good college, go to a good law school, and enter a prestigious firm. You try and become the best first year associate you can be, then the best second year, then third year, then you try to make partner. Years down the line you're partner at a prestigious firm, you're in your mid 40s, and you realize you have finally crossed the finish line of chasing after the next best thing.

But what if that next best thing was never the next best thing for you? You finished the race, but it was the wrong race.