Lions and Men

Myrmidons! My brothers of the sword! I would rather fight beside you than any army of thousands! Let no man forget how menacing we are, we are lions!

-Achilles to his men before the battle of Troy.

A lion is the king of the jungle, a leader and the protector of its pride. That should be the role of men in our society, like a lion, a king, a protector and a provider of his own family. But most men nowadays are afraid of responsibilities, afraid to lead.  What is happening on today’s men? It’s like they lack the courage to be real men, to be like lions.

In my own stand point, Men and Lions should be equal in power. A mans voice must be like a lion’s roar that commands enormous respect. But how can a man achieve this kind of roar if there is fear in his heart. I see a lot of men today that is running away from their responsibilities, running away from fear.

This should not be the case, men should embrace there fear and responsibilities in life because in the end this will make a man stronger. That is why men should keep on improving themselves and increase their value as men. How?  Get a degree, face and overcome difficult situations, work hard and be independent. Most of men nowadays focus on their looks or the physical aspect, having the perfect body and beautifying themselves, what they don’t know is that women prefer men with excellent character, a good provider and has an aura of manliness, an aura of a real lion.

I tell you, women prefer the character rather than the physicality. Women nowadays are very practical. You can see a lot of women out there going out with not so good looking guys, but if you look at closely at the ones that they are dating, they have this aura of manliness in them. They are independent and doesn’t really focus on how to get women but rather they are more focused on power, money and family.

I think women are genetically wired to be attracted with powerful men, like men being attracted to women that have good physiques, because unconsciously men are attracted to this kind of women because this is an indicator that they are healthy and are capable of reproduction. Men prioritized physical attractiveness while women on the other hand prioritize status.

(Watch these videos below in order for you to understand more)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlJw2_NnVLo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoKA-a5vEEc&feature=related 

So basically in my own opinion, dominance and power plays a big part on men and women. Dominance and power increases men’s confidence and machismo while in women, being with men that have power and dominance means safety.   That is why it’s a must for men to keep on improving themselves not just on the looks but also there pockets. Men should not be afraid to take on responsibilities, because this will increase their experience in order for them to survive on incoming hardships in life that can make them stronger in the end.

For all the men out there, have courage and always strive to be a man of a highest value. Be strong, independent and financially stable. Not just for you to attract women but also for you to become a real king of the jungle, a real lion that can overcome challenges in life. A lion that is fearless and ready to conquer and protect... because as the famous line says “Only the fearless can be great”.

-To be and to last

Human Interaction

“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”
                                                         - Anais Nin

They say that one of the most important thing in this world is family. It is where we learn and discover things. It is where our minds are educated and our personalities are molded. It is where we learn to love or sometimes hate. It serves as a foundation of our growth in order for us to survive in the real world.

I never really had a real family before, because the one who raised me did not put much attention on the word “family”. Maybe that is why I have been to different kinds of groups since I was young, up until now.  It’s a bit sad and lonely not having your own family but being with different kinds of groups in an early age gave me the ability to connect well with people.  

Since I was young, I really enjoyed human interaction and meeting different kinds of people especially the ones who talked about their experiences in life. It really ignites my passion to discover the world.  But these past few months, I really did not have the drive that I had before to interact with others.  All I want to do is just to sit in front of my computer and read a lot of stuff then write my thoughts about it. I’m not saying that I have regrets because I really enjoyed it, but as the time goes by it felt like there is something missing. 

So what I did, I went out because I realized that maybe the thing that is missing is “human interaction”.  That I was glued in front of my PC and forgot that the best interaction still take place offline. I forgot that I grew up with people around me and I love connecting with them. And guess what? I was right! The missing piece was human interaction. While I was interacting with my friends, it felt like I just got out of prison.

While I was with them and enjoying the moment, I suddenly realized that one of my friends is living life to the fullest. Before, I really did not understand what he's doing because I noticed that all he does is partying, going out and having fun.  I really did not get the thought on what he is doing, not until now. I think this person has already gone through what I have just experienced. If you look at him, you might be able to say that he is a party animal, but as you go down deeper, he is really into human interaction, though he works hard but still he never fails to enjoy life. He always connects with people because I think he knows how important human interaction is to a person. And most of all, he treats his friends as family. I will never forget the time when he said to our Pk-group that we are family. It was very heart warming.

I think he knows already how to balance being alone and going out and interacting with others. And you know what? I have decided that I will follow his foot steps. I know I still have a lot to learn in this world about my self and human interaction but one thing is for sure, I am slowly getting the balance. I am really happy because I have reverted to my old self again, that is the person who loves to socialize and to connect with people. But still because of the experience of being alone, I have acquired the skill of being an introvert, being comfortable to stay at home alone and enjoy writing.

Finding the right balance is important, and I think this is the key for us to grow as a person. To be able to  enjoy human interaction, at the same time being comfortably alone in order for us to reflect on the things that are happening to us, inside and out.

Finding the right balance is the key. So let me say this line that my friend Rye uses whenever we bump to each other.

Where’s the party at?

-To be and to last

The Power of Bathing

Bathing is the washing or cleansing of the body in a fluid, usually water or an aqueous solution. It may be    practiced for personal hygiene, religious ritual or therapeutic purposes or as a recreational activity. -Wikipedia

                                                      

The Japanese working man usually takes a nice long bath after work. Soaking in their bathtubs for a few minutes releases tension and helps them relax inside and out. The famous Japanese working man baths before going to bed because a well-washed body contributes to a pleasant atmosphere and helps them feel comfortable when they sleep.

The therapeutic effect of taking a bath after work is very effective. Feeling tired, sleepy and dirty is the sensation of a man after work, tired because of the long day of labor, sleepy because of the lack of energy, and dirty because of the travel on his way home.

After work, I usually feel much drained because of the day’s activities, though I may not feel it when I’m in the work place but once I got home the effect goes up to the surface. I usually start my day at around 5am because I still have some things to do.  I also need to wake up early because my work place is far from home. That is why by 7, I must be on my way to the office already for me to arrive there before 8, and from 8am-5pm I’m in the office doing work.

After work, I need to travel for 1 hour in order for me to reach home. That is why by the time I got home, I feel so drained and very tired already. I think one of the things that add up to the stress is the traveling part. Anyway, In order for me to relieve stress, I eat a lot to regain energy and have a nice long bath before I hit the sack.

Once you started bathing, the feeling of water running from your head down to your body is really refreshing and the coldness of the water awakens you. After bath, I feel refreshed, relaxed and ready to hit the sack. When you get into bed you will feel comfortable and warm and sleep soundly and by the next day you will get up feeling like a new person.

The feeling of being revitalized is something. That is why before I go to sleep I always make sure that I will have a nice long bath not just to relax and release me from stress but also for a good night sleep.  

Try it, you’ll see the difference.

Self-Support

                      Facing what consumes you is the only way to be free.

                                                  -Hatebreed

Dry cough plus the lost of interest of doing something productive makes a man unhealthy. Most of us suffer illnesses that can harm our well-being and decrease our productivity, but the bad thing is when you are not feeling well both psychically and emotionally.

 

Emotional stress can amplify the sickness that you feel in the flesh. It adds up to the mess that is inside your head.  It weakens your buffer against life’s pressure, and if you will not make a move on healing your self, it will destroy your passion of doing something that you love, and all you want to do is just to lie down and wait for miracles.

But no matter how much you wish for a miracle, it’s not going to happen, because it is really up to you if you want to fix yourself. Don’t wait for others to take care of you. You are not a child anymore, be brave and find ways to cure your sickness and the emotional stress that you feel. You really need to help your self and stand on your own because the most important person in your life is “You”. Others can live without you but you cannot live without yourself that is why it is really important for you to learn self-support. That no matter what happens; you can stand on your own because this will benefit you in the future.

Always remember that if you want to achieve something in your life, the best person that you can count on is yourself, that is why if you feel physically sick right now or emotionally drain, be tough and tell your self that you are strong enough to fix yourself and overcome life’s challenges.

Be brave enough to fight back and don’t wait for others to help you. You are destined to fight your own battles because you are a child of the universe, all you need is you.

If you succeed on your own, you will be rewarded with confidence that will be planted deep into your persona and because of this “Growth” begins.

To be and to last.

Rise and rise until Lambs become Lions

                     " Those who are afraid of Pain will never know Glory"

                                                  -Unknown

Last night I watched Robin Hood (2010), I was very excited about watching it because it’s been a couple of months since I tried to download it from torrent but I was not able to find a descent copy but luckily for me yesterday I found one.

While I was watching the movie, I noticed how the character of Robin Hood showed manliness and bravery. Manliness, in a since that just by watching him, you can really feel the aura of a real man, or shall I say a real king of the jungle. Also the thing that he does in the movie especially in front of the girl that she loves is so manly. It’s like whenever he spoke, it really pierces through your soul. Deep voice and the way he delivered it, plus the way he gazed when he spoke is very astonishing. I think his character played a very good example of a real man. A man that is gentle enough to feel the emotions of others yet has the voice of a lion that commands enormous respect.

Speaking of lions, one of the quotes from the movie really penetrated my consciousness. Its goes like this “Rise and rise again until Lambs become Lions”. I think every man that hears the line will surely be motivated to achieve something in his life. Because it implies that if you just keep on fighting and never give up on the thing that you believe in, you will surely get it sooner or later.

This quote plays in my mind every now and then. It became one of my guiding principles in life since the moment I heard and grasps its thought. Whenever I think about the quote, especially in times of hardships, it ignites my willpower to move on and fuels hope and courage.

That is why; I perceived that quote as a very powerful tool for motivation and will power. And for those of you that haven’t seen the film, I really recommend that you watch it, because we don’t know, you will discover things in the movie that can be beneficial and might help you in the journey of life.

So, let me say this quote again “Rise and rise again until Lambs become Lions”, and never let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve something you believe in. You are more powerful than you know.