The way of the Samurai
I find this to be the most fitting culture from the past and
present that fits to my beliefs then the Samurai Era and the Way of the Samurai.
We all want to live. And in large part we
make our logic according to what we like. But not having attained our aim and
continuing to live is cowardice. This is a thin dangerous line. To die without
gaming one's aim is a dog's death and fanaticism. But there is no shame in this.
This is the substance of the Way of the Samurai. If by setting one's heart right
every morning and evening, one is able to live as though his body were already
dead, he pains freedom in the Way. His whole life will be without blame, and he
will succeed in his calling.
People think that
they can clear up profound matters if they consider them deeply, but they
exercise perverse thoughts and come to no good because they do their reflecting
with only self-interest at the centre.
The paths the people and Samurai lived during the Era in which
I speak of had simple, pure and clean thoughts. Simply to live, love and protect
the things, people and their beliefs. If left alone they could live the most
fulfilled life ever to be dreamed of. To live, to love and be loved, to become
honourable, to become successful with in creating a healthy family and educate
their children of their beliefs and let them choose how to live.
This is how I feel. To follow my beliefs, protect what's
precious to me, to build a family with love and at a place we can call "Home".
Providing all round peace and tranquillity no matter what is thrown at us. For
this I would offer my life to keep this way and to stop the influence of self
centred ways for personal gain.
The Era of the Samurai was polluted by Western cultures based
on pure personal gain which lead to the end of this era. Without this pollution
their loyalty love and respect would have flourished. I do wonder how the world
would have developed if the way of this era flowed throughout the world and it's
people.
I'll always live with this in mind and will always protect my
beliefs and what's precious to me.
Neil Adams Emo
- 15 years, 9 months, 23 days ago
