The Ascent of Man
In an unhealthy culture impulse and self-indulgence are encouraged, in the guise of freedom. This is the path to slavery and death.
Inner Training
Whose Town?
We could summon courage we otherwise would never have – to do what we can to take care of the people who need us, to restrain those who are being stupid, selfish and cruel.
Niagara
No need to rely on intuition, rumor, science, inference or the reports of people you trust. You could see it for yourself.
Defense via Mind Training
“…Just as certain reflex movements automatically protect the body, similarly the mind needs spontaneous spiritual and moral self-protection…
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We Have Enemies
Our enemies degrade our morale. They try to decieve us, confuse us. Make us weak so we will be easy to manipulate, intimidate and defeat. Here’s what we do…
That Kind of Person
If we place ourselves under conditions which demand strength, we will adapt and become strong. If we choose conditions in which virtue is rewarded, we will grow in virtue.
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Training the Mind
Physical training and mind training are both necessary for high performance, and for a cultivated life. They form a continuum of practice.
Inner Training – A Mind of Your Own
To result in mental clarity and stability, inner training needs clear purpose, sound method, and a foundation of wholesome moral and ethical conduct.
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A Note on Inner Training
A perspective on “How to Begin Inner Training:” If we think about it at all, we usually think of our mind as a thing. But in a way it is many things, a group of functions, perceptions, ideas, feelings, plans, regrets, memories, dread and hopes, some evident, most not. In a way the mind is
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How to Begin Inner Training
We learn this inner training technique while seated. We can export it to kata. Then, with a calm, clear mind, we are free to act, in stillness or in action, without hesitating or anticipating. Here is how to begin inner training: Sit down in a quiet place. Make your spine tall, and let your body
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