The Warrior Priest Podcast

Kyuzaemon has always been a severe man, and even if I were cleared by the investigators, he would probably have me executed as a coward right before his eyes. In such a case, dying with the bad reputation of having run away from a place would be extremely regretful. The Hagakure: http://3yryua3n3eu3i4gih2iopzph.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pdf/hagakure.pdf

What do we do every day to prepare for the next challenge or crisis? How does our preparation help us to not be overwhelmed when the moment comes that we need to react to things out of our control?

What is called winning is defeating one’s allies. Defeating one’s allies is defeating oneself, and defeating oneself is vigorously overcoming one’s own body.

Do we understand what true love is? Are we willing to do whatever is necessary to love someone for their good? 

It is good to breathe these things into their ears even when they are too young to understand.

Why You Want Cops to Have a Warrior’s Mindset by Ayman Kafel Over the past several years, the term “warrior” has been used, labeled, demonized, idolized, and applied to all kinds of professions. These days when someone mentions the word “warrior,” typically, it is synonymous with members of the military, sports figures, MMA, UFC, and others. The term “warrior” in the law enforcement community has...

When the crime itself is unclear, the punishment should be light.

“The coward believes he will live forever If he holds back in the battle, But in old age he shall have no peace Though spears have spared his limbs.” ― Hávamál 16

There is nothing felt quite so deeply as giri, but what is "giri" and what can it teach us about ourselves in the present?

Every fighter faces total exhaustion in the ring someday. Instead of panicking and getting beat up, you can learn how to fight tired and box your way through exhaustion. The sport of boxing is forever characterized by endurance and exhaustion. To ever be a good boxer, you will have to eventually face the challenge of fighting beyond your limits. Your body will be pushed beyond a point of exhaustio...

Look at the human condition. It is unseemly for a per- son to become prideful and extravagant when things are going well. Therefore, it is better to have some unhappiness while one is still young, for if a person does not experience some bitter- ness, his disposition will not settle down. A person who becomes fatigued when unhappy is useless.

The voice tells us not to work today and it gives us a reason. Our daughter’s dance recital starts at seven; this headache is killing us; the boss wants us to organize the Penske file. This is not self-talk, it’s self-sabotage. https://wordpress.com/block-editor/post/thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com/615

Hagakure is the essential book of the Samurai. Written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo... These philosophies are centered on loyalty, devotion, purity and selflessness, and Yamamoto places a strong emphasis on the notion of living in the present moment with a strong and clear mind. Hagakure Link: http://3yryua3n3eu3i4gih2iopzph.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pdf/hagakure.pdf

Where did the Warrior Ethos come from? Why would anyone choose this hard, dangerous life? What could be the philosophy behind such a choice? https://www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Portals/207/Docs/SOI-W/MCTB/Student-Resources/Reference-2_The_Warrior_Ethos.pdf?ver=2018-10-12-135250-303

The United States is headed down a dangerous road. Without modern-day warriors, who will protect the people?  Who will step up when the citizens need it? https://havokjournal.com/law-enforcement/the-death-of-the-modern-day-warrior/

The idea of killing "the enemy" appeals to some people, and is glorified in the entertainment industry in television, movies, and music. But, as horrifying as it is, is there a benefit in killing, or is it all bad?

“Ours is not an age that wants heroes. Ours is an age of envy, in which laziness and self-involvement are the rule. Anyone who tries to shine, who dares to stand above the crowd, is dragged down by his lackluster and self-appointed “peers”.” - Robert Moore & Douglas Gillette, "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover" https://academyofideas.com/2020/06/how-to-be-a-hero-psychology-of-heroism/

Emotions have the power to set us in motion, often to our detriment, but it doesn't have to be that way. We can choose to control our emotions, rather than allowing our emotions to control us.

How much can you know about yourself if you’ve never been in a fight? - Tyler Durden  https://www.muaythaischolar.com/too-old-to-fight/

In a battle, you meet many versions of yourself, some old some new. - Johnny B.A.N.G. Reilly

Learn more about the tragic story of August Landmesser, the man who refused to salute Hitler. Link: https://allthatsinteresting.com/august-landmesser

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the l...

January 22, 2020 TODAY MY GRATITUDE HAS PUSHED THROUGH MY FEARS Today my gratitude has pushed through my fears, as a severely abused child fear of cruelty and threat to life is expected when life gets a little peaceful.  My abusers were narcissist and these deformed people are never at peace and hate to see another in this elusive state they never seem to be able to attain.  The jealousy...

We're not broken because we survived. We kept getting up. We hoped in the face of horror so that now we don't fear failure. We're challenged by it to grow.

So before you jump to a conclusion and align with a side, take a step back. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes, think about these situations happening to you or someone that you love and care for. At the very least, it should give you a more balanced perspective on most situations. Love, compassion and understanding will free us all. https://thesoulassassin.com/blog/perspective