Philosophy

book of five rings review

“The Book Of Five Rings” – Book Review

Today is victory over yourself of yesterday. Tomorrow is your victory over lesser men. -Miyamoto Musashi The Book of Five Rings is an interesting text on strategy written by Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. The book describes “the way” which is split into 5 separate components: Earth (Timing) Water (Balance / Flexibility) Fire (Methods) Wind (Knowledge …

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“The Hero With A Thousand Faces” – Book Review

The agony of breaking through personal limitations is the agony of spiritual growth. Art, literature, myth, and cult, philosophy, and ascetic disciplines are instruments to help the individual past his limiting horizons into spheres of ever-expanding realization. As he crosses threshold after threshold, conquering dragon after dragon, the stature of the divinity that he summons …

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Are You Blinded By Your Daily “Struggles”?

What would you rather endure… The pain of discipline or the pain of regret? It’s impossible to escape “suffering”. Everyone is dealing with some kind of “struggle” throughout their day-to-day lives. Ignoring your personal mission for the sake of comfort will have you feel the sting of “what could have been”. Avoiding conflict simply puts …

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Some Straight Talk About “Practice Vs Theory”

It’s easy to get wrapped up in theories. Understanding brings comfort. However, putting theory into action is a whole other ball game. I hear people spout about theory all day but then when I see them at the bar they’re in the corner with their hands in their pockets or busy illuminating their faces with …

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A New Note In Developing Inner Strength (Ego, Mindset, Confidence, And More)

What does it take to start developing inner strength? You have to cultivate the rhythm of your core. Energy exchanges itself between the inner and the outer. This All Goes Back To Understanding The Ego The ego is only an idea. The self is much deeper and limitless. The ego is about as small as …

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