"Let the man who would move the world first move himself."
-Alexander The Great
The Truth of true wisdom shall reveal itself to the man who walks the righteous path.
In the world, certain things seem predestined to converge. Some pairings are tragic, like friendship and betrayal, while others are fortunate, like love and sacrifice.
Among these is the truth, inherently destined to be unveiled to the righteous. They are the two sides of the same coin. Being truthful to others and to oneself is akin to being righteous. It is crucial to understand that truthfulness encompasses more than honesty; it is living in accordance with the morals one embraces, even if it means neglecting some aspects of oneself. Being truthful is about accepting who you are while still performing righteous acts. This connection binds truth and righteousness together.
The better a person you become, the more truth you will perceive in others and in yourself.
You learn what is good and what is wrong. You learn about yourself. You discover your dark side. You learn to control it, akin to a master taming a deadly beast. Then, when you see this beast in others, you are already familiar with it. You know what to expect and what actions to take. And perhaps, you also understand how to help them master their own beast.
Choosing the righteous path is essential to embracing truthfulness.
"Let the man who would move the world first move himself."
-Alexander The Great
The Truth of true wisdom shall reveal itself to the man who walks the righteous path.
In the world, certain things seem predestined to converge. Some pairings are tragic, like friendship and betrayal, while others are fortunate, like love and sacrifice.
Among these is the truth, inherently destined to be unveiled to the righteous. They are the two sides of the same coin. Being truthful to others and to oneself is akin to being righteous. It is crucial to understand that truthfulness encompasses more than honesty; it is living in accordance with the morals one embraces, even if it means neglecting some aspects of oneself. Being truthful is about accepting who you are while still performing righteous acts. This connection binds truth and righteousness together.
The better a person you become, the more truth you will perceive in others and in yourself.
You learn what is good and what is wrong. You learn about yourself. You discover your dark side. You learn to control it, akin to a master taming a deadly beast. Then, when you see this beast in others, you are already familiar with it. You know what to expect and what actions to take. And perhaps, you also understand how to help them master their own beast.
Choosing the righteous path is essential to embracing truthfulness.
"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
-Newton
Every action we take inevitably prompts a reaction. If you do good, good often comes back to you; if you do bad, you may receive bad in return.
Consider this: If you drop a glass ball onto the ground, it will break, but if you drop a metal ball, it will bounce back. Each action elicits a different reaction, depending on its own unique circumstances.
This principle applies to our own actions as well. While we often cannot control the circumstances we find ourselves in, our actions remain within our control. Imagine people as balls made of different materials. Some are like glass, fragile and easily shattered upon a hard fall, while others are like metal, resilient and rebounding from the impact. We may not be able to control the surface we fall upon, but we can control our actions.
Many highly successful people come from varied circumstances, yet they share one common trait: the ability to take the right actions according to their own situations.
A glass ball should not fall on a hard surface, lest it break, and a metal ball should avoid water, where it would sink. Ultimately, it is up to us if we want to effect change. However, we must take the right actions in accordance with our circumstances.
"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
-Newton
Every action we take inevitably prompts a reaction. If you do good, good often comes back to you; if you do bad, you may receive bad in return.
Consider this: If you drop a glass ball onto the ground, it will break, but if you drop a metal ball, it will bounce back. Each action elicits a different reaction, depending on its own unique circumstances.
This principle applies to our own actions as well. While we often cannot control the circumstances we find ourselves in, our actions remain within our control. Imagine people as balls made of different materials. Some are like glass, fragile and easily shattered upon a hard fall, while others are like metal, resilient and rebounding from the impact. We may not be able to control the surface we fall upon, but we can control our actions.
Many highly successful people come from varied circumstances, yet they share one common trait: the ability to take the right actions according to their own situations.
A glass ball should not fall on a hard surface, lest it break, and a metal ball should avoid water, where it would sink. Ultimately, it is up to us if we want to effect change. However, we must take the right actions in accordance with our circumstances.
„Lies are short-legged.“
-German Proverb
Once ignited, the candle will burn until it is dead.
The truth is akin to the dark, and candles are like light. Once a lie is said, there is only a certain amount of time until the truth is revealed.
Once the candle burns, whether big, fat, or tall, one day the fire will be extinguished, and the darkness will take over again. The candle is only temporary, but the darkness, the truth, is inevitable.
But we still lie daily. We lie to our families, we lie to our coworkers, we lie to our friends, but the worst of all, we lie to ourselves. We either tell ourselves lies that are delusional or lies that are hurtful. Even though man is supposed to be self-aware, through our lies, we show that we are far from it.
The ability to see the truth is a delicate game of balance. You don’t want to be overly arrogant, nor do you want to be too hateful towards yourself.
If you never see yourself in the mirror, you would neither know how pretty you are nor would you know when it is time to clean yourself.
If someone or something is holding the mirror to you, you will know the truth.
If you want others to hold the mirror for you, find yourself good friends, and if you want your deeds to be holding the mirror to you, do great things.
Actions and honest friends never lie.
„Lies are short-legged.“
-German Proverb
Once ignited, the candle will burn until it is dead.
The truth is akin to the dark, and candles are like light. Once a lie is said, there is only a certain amount of time until the truth is revealed.
Once the candle burns, whether big, fat, or tall, one day the fire will be extinguished, and the darkness will take over again. The candle is only temporary, but the darkness, the truth, is inevitable.
But we still lie daily. We lie to our families, we lie to our coworkers, we lie to our friends, but the worst of all, we lie to ourselves. We either tell ourselves lies that are delusional or lies that are hurtful. Even though man is supposed to be self-aware, through our lies, we show that we are far from it.
The ability to see the truth is a delicate game of balance. You don’t want to be overly arrogant, nor do you want to be too hateful towards yourself.
If you never see yourself in the mirror, you would neither know how pretty you are nor would you know when it is time to clean yourself.
If someone or something is holding the mirror to you, you will know the truth.
If you want others to hold the mirror for you, find yourself good friends, and if you want your deeds to be holding the mirror to you, do great things.
Actions and honest friends never lie.
"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean."
-Ryunosuke Satoro
Every time you are with someone, every time you engage in an activity with another person, you exchange a piece of yourself with them, and vice versa. Whether it’s sparring training at the gym or a simple conversation, you leave with a part of them, and they with a part of you.
This exchange is essential for improvement. We are not meant to be solitary beings, solely focused on ourselves. The human spirit, mind, and body are designed to learn and grow from each other through this process of giving and receiving. For instance, learning something on your own might proceed at a moderate pace, but learning with someone else, by explaining and sharing insights, typically happens much faster.
There’s a Turkish proverb that illustrates this concept well:
'Bir el diğer eli yıkar,'
which means,
'One hand washes the other.'
What I'm trying to convey is that in our current times, people often find themselves isolated from society. Through social media and similar platforms, they receive many 'pieces' from others but are unable to give back a part of themselves. It’s important to be mindful of our surroundings and seek closeness with those around us, finding comfort in human companionship. Our friends may not always be perfect, but that shouldn’t alter our affection for them. We should strive to go out there, exchange 'pieces' with others, and enrich our lives as well as theirs.
"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean."
-Ryunosuke Satoro
Every time you are with someone, every time you engage in an activity with another person, you exchange a piece of yourself with them, and vice versa. Whether it’s sparring training at the gym or a simple conversation, you leave with a part of them, and they with a part of you.
This exchange is essential for improvement. We are not meant to be solitary beings, solely focused on ourselves. The human spirit, mind, and body are designed to learn and grow from each other through this process of giving and receiving. For instance, learning something on your own might proceed at a moderate pace, but learning with someone else, by explaining and sharing insights, typically happens much faster.
There’s a Turkish proverb that illustrates this concept well:
'Bir el diğer eli yıkar,'
which means,
'One hand washes the other.'
What I'm trying to convey is that in our current times, people often find themselves isolated from society. Through social media and similar platforms, they receive many 'pieces' from others but are unable to give back a part of themselves. It’s important to be mindful of our surroundings and seek closeness with those around us, finding comfort in human companionship. Our friends may not always be perfect, but that shouldn’t alter our affection for them. We should strive to go out there, exchange 'pieces' with others, and enrich our lives as well as theirs.