The Hagakure: Duty Beyond Contrivance
The Hagakure: Duty Beyond Contrivance by Donavon L Riley “It is a wretched thing that the young men of today are so contriving and so proud of their material possessions.…
What Price Do Our Children Pay When There Are No Rules?
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 What…
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Navigating the Noise: Stoic Wisdom in a Digital Age
Navigating the Noise: Stoic Wisdom in a Digital Age by Donavon L Riley In the digital age, where opinions flood our feeds and perspectives clash on every issue, the words…
Don’t Complain, Don’t Explain: The Stoic Path to Perseverance
Don’t Complain, Don’t Explain: The Stoic Path to Perseverance by Donavon L Riley In a world inundated with challenges, the sage words of Benjamin Disraeli echo: “Don’t complain, don’t explain.”…
What The Stoics and Hagakure Can Teach Us About Mastering Adversity
What The Stoics and Hagakure Can Teach Us About Mastering Adversity by Donavon L Riley Stoic Resilience and Hagakure’s Wisdom We often find ourselves grappling with circumstances beyond our control,…
The Hagakure and Modern Justice: Timeless Lessons from a Samurai’s Code
The Hagakure and Modern Justice: Timeless Lessons from a Samurai’s Code by Donavon L Riley In a culture characterized by shifting, often contradictory definitions of justice that render people confused…
The Battle of Maldon: Lessons in Heroism & Self-Sacrifice for Modern Men of Service,
The Battle of Maldon: Lessons in Heroism & Self-Sacrifice for Modern Men of Service by Donavon L Riley “Then, bearing his shield, ordered his warriors to advance, all those who…
Bearing the Weight of Goodbyes: Finding Solace in Death
Bearing the Weight of Goodbyes: Finding Solace in Death by Donavon L Riley There comes a moment when we are forced to confront the cruel truth: the blood, bone, and…
Temperance: Stoicism, Bushido, and “Getting After It”
Temperance: Stoicism, Bushido, and “Getting After It” by Donavon L Riley In an era where fitness influencers offer us exhortations, such as “embrace the grind” and “get after it,” it…
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The Importance of Old English Wisdom for Modern Men
The Importance of Old English Wisdom for Modern Men by Donavon L Riley In a culture where the clamor of modern life often drowns the voices of timeless virtues, where…