Wednesday, May 19, 2010

So here I am once again in front of my computer late at night unable to sleep filled with thoughts to think about. This was the thought that entertained me the entire day.

"A legend is not made of the impossible facts glued together. But a man who changes his world through his undying will to never give up no matter what happens."

As I was thinking about this I realized that it the measure of a man that makes a difference. So how can anyone or rather I can become a man such as that. I feel that to become such a man we got to have certain values.
1) wisdom
2) courage
3) temperance
4) justice

Wisdom.
1.The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight.
2.Common sense; good judgment: "It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things" (Henry David Thoreau).
Therefore to be wise according to these standards is to be discerning and make good judgement calls about your own life. Not to be desperate in anything, to always maintain composure using logic before emotions. To plan before starting anything.
We can't learn or gain wisdom if you hold on to the habits and attitudes of the past. Sometimes we've gotta learn how to let go or cut off even if it hurts. Do not resists change or stop pruning yourself for the sake of being comfortable.

It is impossible to fill a cup which is full. It is wiser to empty the old wine for new wine.


Courage
1. The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.
But there are many forms of courage. It's not always found in the battlefield, nor is it proven by accomplishing feats that most people are fearful. The courage I'm thinking about is the courage that comes forth when odds are stacked against you. When you get knocked down so hard so badly that most wouldn't think you'll make it. It is also the courage that dares to challenge the common or the majority for what his own beliefs. To rather suffer then to give up on his beliefs.

Courage is the tenacity to never give up. The iron will which never says die.


Temperance
1.Moderation and self-restraint, as in behavior or expression.
2.Restraint in the use of or abstinence from alcoholic liquors.
I feel that a man should always restraint himself in certain ways. To be prim and proper, to put others before him, to be able to say no when push comes to the shove. In other words always to keep his head with him, maintain his composure and notes how he carries himself.

Male by birth Man by choice.


Justice
1.The quality of being just; fairness.
2.The principle of moral rightness; equity.
3.Conformity to moral rightness in action or attitude; righteousness.
Which means to say to be morally just. To expect what others can expect out of you. To lead by example.

proverbs 29:7
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.


So, I've gotta work harded on these 4 points. Wisdom, courage, temperance and justice. In order to really become the man whom I want or need to be.

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