Competition is 'the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others'. It has always existed and it will always exist because it seems to be an instinctive desire, something that is felt even without conscious thought. It is dictated by the law of survival and it should be accepted as such. Also in sport it is the trigger that pushes any athlete to win the race. Therefore, is competitiveness a good thing? It is a human trait, so it must be considered as "natural". But from a spiritual point of view, it seems less cherishable. The desire to be the best you can be should not make you strive to be "better than others". Why? Because in such desire is hidden a secret wish to crush, defeat, belittle another human being. And this is not so commendable.
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