It Is The End, And Maybe, The Beginning
It Is The End, And Maybe, The Beginning by Donavon L Riley Living through the dissolution of society, whether economic, political, or environmental, is an unsettling experience for anyone, no…
The Theology of Progress
The Theology of Progress by Donavon L Riley The subject of progress is a ubiquitous theme in contemporary discourse — the conversation can be heard everywhere, from gyms to shareholder…
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Unveiling the Myth of the Machine
Unveiling the Myth of the Machine by Donavon L Riley In a world propelled by the compulsive need for conquest and expansion, the omnipresent force of the Machine, as George…
Giants In The Earth
Giants In The Earth, by Donavon L Riley The term “Giants in the Earth,” comes from a novel by author, Ole Edvart Rölvaag, which deals with Norwegian pioneers on the…
Ancient Maxims for Modern Men, part 1
A King Must Keep the Realm by Donavon L Riley An ancient Anglo-Saxon maxim is, “A King Must Keep the Realm.” This saying encapsulates a foundational principle of leadership: unwavering…
Mastering the Art of Self-Control
Mastering the Art of Self-Control by Donavon L Riley In the numerous tomes available to us today, which detail individual leaders’ strategic prowess, Miyamoto Musashi’s “Book of Five Rings” stands…
Give No Truces to Your Enemies
Give No Truces to Your Enemies by Donavon L Riley “Where you recognize evil, speak out against it, and give no truces to your enemies.” — Havamal The ‘Havamal’ is…
Remember the Child Born
Remember the Child Born by Donavon L Riley In the mead-hall of memory, bold-hearted war-farers stand, Shield-wielders of the kingdom, warders of the land. Before ice-cold gusts, sagas of untold…
The Equality of Death & The Power of Hope
The Equality of Death & The Power of Hope by Donavon L Riley Mortality’s grip is unbreakable. We don’t need books or blog posts to educate us about this, not…
Battling Time: Courage and the Illusion of Eternal Safety
Battling Time: Courage and the Illusion of Eternal Safety by Donavon L Riley “The foolish man thinks he will live forever if he keeps away from fighting; but old age…