Tuesday, May 30, 2017

8 ways to live a virtuous life in the modern age

If there is something in philosophy that can unite Western men, they love
God or not, these are the classic virtues found in the writings of Plato,
Aristotle, Cicero, and in Christianity (many of them also overlap Eastern
philosophy such as Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism).
Although there is no complete consensus regarding what the main cardinal
virtues are, and where to draw the line between the most and least
expensive, many may agree that prudence (or wisdom), diligence , patience,
temperance, courage, justice and magnanimity are top of the list.
With these virtues as a starting point, I intend to inspire younger men and
older, regardless of the specific beliefs, discussing ways to implement and
embody these in the current circumstances. Although some may be less
relevant to a number of readers, I sincerely hope that at least half of
them are in line with everyone reading this article. It can also be seen as
a complement to my earlier take the holistic lifestyle tips.
1. Natural Bodybuilding (prudence, diligence, patience and temperance)

natural bodybuilding means a lifestyle characterized by diligence,
patience, temperance, and & # 8212; believe it or not & # 8212; prudence.
After the first two years of outstanding results, you have to fight long
and hard in the gym to gradually improve one's physical, working with
nutrition and a good recovery.
Therefore, in order to make progress, it is important to keep grinding, be
patient and do not expect great results. During a cutting phase, it is also
of major importance to eat a moderate amount of calories, and reduce
carbohydrates and foods high in energy.
In addition, caution is not also need to understand the physiological and
metabolic processes related to this lawsuit. It requires no deeper
scientific knowledge, but wisdom is always important. This includes balance
training, nutrition and recovery.
2. Traveling (courage, patience, prudence and temperance)

Travel is only related to the hedonistic pleasure and blind
self-indulgence? I believe there is more to it. First, to make a trip on
your own, for weeks or months, implies that we should be a little brave.
With a high-quality infrastructure set up in multiple locations around the
world, it has become easier and safer than ever to shop around, but if you
really want to push the limits, whether it be often physically or mentally
that we take risks.
For example, you probably should seek acquaintance and / or equip with
girls from completely different cultures, and go through danger zones here
and there. Regarding the latter, the risk calculation is often involved,
requiring caution.
In addition, the process that underpins travel, namely saving money,
patience and structured around temperance. For the private economy in check
is the alpha and (not) Omega in this regard.
3. Cold approach (courage and magnanimity)

As Roosh has emphasized, men women cold approach should be proud of
themselves. Obviously, there is rarely any physical risk involved in the
game running like this, but mentally it takes a certain degree of inner
courage.
Furthermore, the process is linked to another classic virtue, magnanimity.
Since the risk of being rejected is involved in almost all approaches, it
takes a great man and a great spirit to handle defeat, move on, do not put
down, and try again (or be too excited after the success).
Taking into account this crucial dimension, it is fair to say that the game
has gotten a bad reputation undeserved. In fact, in some ways, it can be
quite virtuous.
4. Reading (Patience and diligence)

In a digitized society, the attention span shortens and read some books,
especially those that are numerous and demanding. For the sake of obtaining
valuable information and knowledge, books are still a necessary tool for
training.
Also, reading is to put a s diligence and patience to the test. To read
hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of pages takes time and requires
hard work.
5. Charity (generosity, prudence, magnanimity and justice)

Charity today can be linked to actual or potentially negative phenomena
such as Philantrophy globalist, mass migration, the religion of equality
leftist and misguided foreign aid.
Nevertheless, the wise man knows good unraveling of improper charity, from
the basis of self, family, tribe, nation, Western civilization, other
friendly civilizations and the world in a frame concentric circles, and
also take justice into account. Everyone deserves love.
Suitably position, charity is a concrete and a great way to contribute to
society and to show magnanimity.
6. Self-defense (prudence, fortitude and justice)

concentric circles can also be related to how to properly defend against
enemies and intruders. Without being the least warlike at heart, a real man
should take account of the sword of Damocles that is civil unrest and
various criminal activities and take steps to take precautions.
Thus, he needs to learn without gun self-defense, and learning to use a
gun. Like charity, not everyone deserves a self-sacrificing tilt, but those
who have to rely on you, so at least you do everything in your power to
prevent bad things from happening .
In this respect, courage, prudence and justice are the main virtues to
consider. Correspondingly, do not everybody deserves to get shot so sure to
direct the possible violence to those who are real threats.
7. Make an evacuation plan (prudence, diligence and Patience)

If things get too bad in one's home country, or at least in the exact place
where you live and the international migration or may be the only choice.
To make a historical parallel in my home country, Sweden, many single left
for America when bad harvests serious occurred in the 1860 US Maybe and
Swedes (alongside French and British) may have to join the other and move
to Australia if the jihadist militants encroach since it becomes difficult
to protect the family.
To carry through a plan of escape times we need wisdom, savings, and an
idea of ​​where to go. Thus prudence, patience and diligence behind such an
effort.
8. Having children (caution, patience, diligence, courage and generosity)

Demographics can be difficult and it is not easy to find a balance between
quality and quantity. In the current circumstances, however, as wise and
ROK GhostOfJefferson frequent commentator recently noted, every man should
have several children and society change the basis of self and family
rather than hoping particular political and policies.
At this stage, I do not know very well how to make babies, not how to raise
actually. Nevertheless, it appears as if it requires prudence, courage,
diligence and patience. It is also an act of generosity of the company with
a grant s descendants that contribute to a greater cause.
Conclusion
The problem with the virtues is that they tend to be abstract. Therefore,
it is essential to implement these and connect them to a general s
lifestyle. Althought they do not conform to all men in all stages of his
life, many are still applicable in a large part of it.
Learn more: The Four Cardinal Virtues

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