I think we are naturally attracted to those who 'seem' to wield power justly. We want heroes, and we want them to be perfect. Too much power though tends to corrupt even strong characters. I think the best inoculation is to seek and maintain an attitude of humility to steer clear of the perils of flattery and blame.
I think we are naturally attracted to those who 'seem' to wield power justly. We want heroes, and we want them to be perfect. Too much power though tends to corrupt even strong characters. I think the best inoculation is to seek and maintain an attitude of humility to steer clear of the perils of flattery and blame.
An interesting journey indeed! I would add Sadism - the unnecessary, intentional infliction of harm to the Dark Triad. It isnтАЩt new - Augustine called Libido Dominandi -the lust for domination. IтАЩm partial to John MiltonтАЩs languaging.
Some two months ago, you had a thoughtful examination of how victimhood must be displaced and overcome with a HeroтАЩs Journey - better for the individual and the society. Warriors. True.
Warrior is one of the four archetypal energies we manifest: Warrior, Lover, Magician, King. A trip to Westminster Abbey boggles the mind of what humans can accomplish - provided we are humbly grounded in Truth before God.
Methinks Dr. Malone checks all four archetypal boxes - Truth Warrior and Lab Magician are self-evident; Lover = horses to keep humbly grounded; King energy is most needed and admirable - youтАЩve pointed out semi-regularly that your (and JillтАЩs) lives are no longer about you - but are in service of a greater cause - the essence of the Wise King - who always says тАЬthink for yourselvesтАЭ.
Once the acceptance of my responsibility for my actions and reactions to life became evident, the first question that I had to answer was; Am I a victim, or a volunteer? The truth "will" set me free!
I think we are naturally attracted to those who 'seem' to wield power justly. We want heroes, and we want them to be perfect. Too much power though tends to corrupt even strong characters. I think the best inoculation is to seek and maintain an attitude of humility to steer clear of the perils of flattery and blame.
Heartfelt thanks Doc!
An interesting journey indeed! I would add Sadism - the unnecessary, intentional infliction of harm to the Dark Triad. It isnтАЩt new - Augustine called Libido Dominandi -the lust for domination. IтАЩm partial to John MiltonтАЩs languaging.
Some two months ago, you had a thoughtful examination of how victimhood must be displaced and overcome with a HeroтАЩs Journey - better for the individual and the society. Warriors. True.
Warrior is one of the four archetypal energies we manifest: Warrior, Lover, Magician, King. A trip to Westminster Abbey boggles the mind of what humans can accomplish - provided we are humbly grounded in Truth before God.
Methinks Dr. Malone checks all four archetypal boxes - Truth Warrior and Lab Magician are self-evident; Lover = horses to keep humbly grounded; King energy is most needed and admirable - youтАЩve pointed out semi-regularly that your (and JillтАЩs) lives are no longer about you - but are in service of a greater cause - the essence of the Wise King - who always says тАЬthink for yourselvesтАЭ.
thank you for that kindness
Once the acceptance of my responsibility for my actions and reactions to life became evident, the first question that I had to answer was; Am I a victim, or a volunteer? The truth "will" set me free!