It never ceases to amaze me how many people, and how quickly, all over the world, started using a 'smart' phone. It started out as a device used solely to call emergency services when in distress and not at home. Now? It's rare to find even one person who does not have one. In merely two, or three decades at most, nearly everyone has adopted this way of life. It really reminds me of what Seneca said about Stilbo and Demetrius. How it's so much easier ''to conquer a whole people than to conquer [the mind of] a single man''
I remember! ''All my possessions are with me, he said. meaning by this the very fact of not regarding as valuable anything that is capable of being taken away.'' Now that you mention it, this one also come to mind: ''When a mind is impressionable and has none too firm a hold on what is right, it must be rescued from the crowd: it is so easy for it to go over to the majority.'' (Perhaps this the worry of every parent in this day and age? It's a thin line I guess, of trying to teach them what you think is right, without being overbearing.)
I don't see any connection between being a warrior and being a racist. To me, the essence of a true warrior, inspired by the great traditions of the past, is about striving to be a better, kinder, and more grounded individual. Whether through faith, philosophy, or both, the ultimate goal is to evolve into a more complete human being. This quest involves an unending pursuit of truth, achieved through reading and, more importantly, through continual and daily introspection. Recognizing and admitting one's own mistakes is a vital part of this process. Everything I share on my channel reflects what I find to be truthful, timeless, and relevant-whether it was written 2000 years ago or just recently. A person genuinely committed to becoming more balanced and loving cannot be a racist. Someone on this path is intensely aware of their own flaws, thoughts, and actions, and how these affect others. This deep self-awareness and accountability are incompatible with racist beliefs, which are inherently prejudiced and unexamined. Many core principles from Italian, Roman, or Japanese philosophies emphasize adopting the positive attributes of exceptional people. This involves a constant, honest evaluation of oneself, learning from those who exemplify virtue and goodness. Just as a single stain can ruin a white suit, even a minor lapse can damage one's character and reputation. The warrior ethos, often encapsulated in the phrase "Death before Dishonor," stresses the importance of living honorably, knowing that one's actions impact not just oneself, but also one's family, children, grandchildren, community, and nation. In essence, being a warrior is far more than wielding weapons; it's about embodying virtues like integrity, courage, and respect for others. This inherently contradicts racism, which is rooted in ignorance and hatred. A true warrior aims to uplift humanity, not to degrade it. Best of luck!
It never ceases to amaze me how many people, and how quickly, all over the world, started using a 'smart' phone. It started out as a device used solely to call emergency services when in distress and not at home. Now? It's rare to find even one person who does not have one. In merely two, or three decades at most, nearly everyone has adopted this way of life. It really reminds me of what Seneca said about Stilbo and Demetrius. How it's so much easier ''to conquer a whole people than to conquer [the mind of] a single man''
I remember! ''All my possessions are with me, he said. meaning by this the very fact of not regarding as valuable anything that is capable of being taken away.''
Now that you mention it, this one also come to mind: ''When a mind is impressionable and has none too firm a hold on what is right, it must be rescued from the crowd: it is so easy for it to go over to the majority.'' (Perhaps this the worry of every parent in this day and age? It's a thin line I guess, of trying to teach them what you think is right, without being overbearing.)
@@HiddenbyLeaves And ''You should neither become like the bad because they are many, nor be an enemy of the many because they are unlike you.''
cant be a warrior these days without being a racist
I don't see any connection between being a warrior and being a racist.
To me, the essence of a true warrior, inspired by the great traditions of the past, is about striving to be a better, kinder, and more grounded individual.
Whether through faith, philosophy, or both, the ultimate goal is to evolve into a more complete human being.
This quest involves an unending pursuit of truth, achieved through reading and, more importantly, through continual and daily introspection.
Recognizing and admitting one's own mistakes is a vital part of this process.
Everything I share on my channel reflects what I find to be truthful, timeless, and relevant-whether it was written 2000 years ago or just recently.
A person genuinely committed to becoming more balanced and loving cannot be a racist.
Someone on this path is intensely aware of their own flaws, thoughts, and actions, and how these affect others.
This deep self-awareness and accountability are incompatible with racist beliefs, which are inherently prejudiced and unexamined.
Many core principles from Italian, Roman, or Japanese philosophies emphasize adopting the positive attributes of exceptional people.
This involves a constant, honest evaluation of oneself, learning from those who exemplify virtue and goodness.
Just as a single stain can ruin a white suit, even a minor lapse can damage one's character and reputation.
The warrior ethos, often encapsulated in the phrase "Death before Dishonor," stresses the importance of living honorably,
knowing that one's actions impact not just oneself, but also one's family, children, grandchildren, community, and nation.
In essence, being a warrior is far more than wielding weapons; it's about embodying virtues like integrity, courage, and respect for others.
This inherently contradicts racism, which is rooted in ignorance and hatred.
A true warrior aims to uplift humanity, not to degrade it.
Best of luck!
@@HiddenbyLeaves Im just speaking the truth when Im being racist, you are no warrior, I could break you with one hand