The Path of The Wild Man
The Path of The Wild Man by Donavon L Riley “The Wild Man can only come to full life inside when the man has gone through the serious disciplines suggested…
Does The Warrior Still Exist?
Does The Warrior Still Exist? by Donavon L Riley Until recently, it was typical for societies to exalt the warrior class to the apex of their hierarchies. However, today, in…
Nature’s Abundance Is Boundless
Nature’s Abundance Is Boundless by Donavon L Riley The land of Ireland, still ancient and wild in a few places, holds tales that stretch back to the dawn of civilization.…
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From Operational Readiness to Catastrophic Injury and Beyond
Guest post by my friend Seb Lavoie When a tactical athlete suffers a catastrophic injury on and off duty, the focus must shift, at least temporarily, from prioritizing operational capacity…
Culture Faith LIFE Life and Family Mission Health Planning PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
The Liberation of Fear: Finding Health and Strength after Fifty
The Liberation of Fear: Finding Health and Strength after Fifty by Donavon L Riley The sun hung low over the horizon, casting long shadows across the fields, as I met…
The Resurgence of Bullshit Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as an Anchor
In recent years, the martial arts world has seen a resurgence of dubious and often ineffective martial arts practices, popularly known as “bullshit martial arts.” This phenomenon has been somewhat…
Finding A Home with The Truth
Finding A Home with The Truth by Donavon L Riley A phenomenon as old as the hills, though folks now think it new, the abolishment of truth has been threading…
Debauchery Is Nothing to Be Proud of
Debauchery Is Nothing to Be Proud of by Donavon L Riley In Tinto Brass’ nineteen seventy-nine film, Caligula, the viewer witnesses the tale a man’s descent into lunacy, painted against…
Remembering D-Day: The 80th Anniversary
A LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) from the U.S. Coast Guard-manned USS Samuel Chase disembarks troops of Company A, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division (the Big Red One) wading onto…
In Memory of Mighty Men Who Marched
In Memory of Mighty Men Who Marched by Donavon L Riley O Lord of Hosts, hear our humble heart’s prayer, In memory of mighty men who marched, Bold warriors, bearers…