Venerated: A word of honour, by Hassan Ahmad
The word “Venerated” speaks deeply to our shared moral aspirations as a society in search of meaning, honour, and leadership rooted in service.
In an age where popularity is often confused with value, the word venerated reminds us of something deeper—something sacred.
To be venerated is not merely to be admired. It is to be held in profound respect, revered for one’s character, integrity, and service. This is not the kind of attention money can buy or propaganda can manufacture. It is earned—quietly, steadily, through a life of purpose and principle.
The Word of the Day from The Arbiter, shared through Neptune Prime, is not just a lexical offering. It is a daily nudge to think harder, feel deeper, and live wiser. Venerated invites us to ask: who do we honour, and why? Do we celebrate those who serve others, or those who serve only themselves?
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Let us teach ourselves—and the generations after us—that veneration must be reserved for those who uplift society: teachers, healers, truth-speakers, peace-makers, and leaders who lead with humility, not hubris.
In a noisy world, words still matter. And venerated is one such word that calls us back to honour, decency, and legacy.
Because at the end of life, it is not how loudly we lived that counts—but how rightly.
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WORD OF THE DAY: “Venerated” – Not all who are praised are worthy. But some, through a life of quiet purpose and public service, earn a place of deep and lasting respect. Who do you venerate—and why?
A Word, A Wake-Up Call
In a time when noise overwhelms meaning, and haste tramples thought, a single word—rightly chosen—can awaken the conscience, stir the mind, and call a nation back to reason.
The Word of the Day, culled from The Arbiter, is more than a linguistic exercise. It is a subtle but powerful challenge—a call to reflect, to ponder, and to engage not just with vocabulary, but with values. In each word lies a mirror, showing us who we are and who we might become if only we paused to think more deeply.
From the pages of Neptune Prime, this challenge reminds us that words shape destinies. Nations have risen and fallen on the strength—or weakness—of the words of their leaders, thinkers, and citizens. What we say, what we write, and most importantly, what we mean, matters.
So today, let us not dismiss this as a mere column. Let us embrace it as a daily opportunity to learn, to sharpen our minds, and to rearm our souls in a world in desperate need of wisdom.
Because sometimes, one word—just one word—can start a revolution in the heart.
Hassan Ahmad, a Contributor, Public Affairs Analyst, writes from Wuse Zone 6, Abuja.
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