10-23-2003, 07:02 PM
A year or so ago we discussed some of this elsewhere, and I think TR would argue that finding those who will, or have, gone through the process you describe is still a desirable thing, and is part of the search for the leaders, the ones worthy to lead, in any society. That such in depth inner questing should be encouraged I completely agree on, no question, you are correct. Those who won't take the journey tell us all something we need to know about their character. But what constitutes a valid quest? Good question, and one worth pondering.
Oh yeah, I figured you'd bust my chops over the paleface bit, yep yep yep, and of course you did. Done in fun, no disrespect intended, at all! Sadly, that's the only joke I know that has that great line in it, my apologies for my limited reportoire on that score. Dance with too many liches, I suppose, and maybe they sucked the memory from me and gave it to Tristram Shandy. :D
I like this line:
"become weak and spineless jellyfish"
Where I first heard that was during a very demanding and difficult training exercise, out in the wilds, from a real SoB.
It also has relationship to the Welsh term "bwil" or "bwl" as well as the Viet Namese term "Dau Tranh" and in a certain meaning, "jihad." In the last case, I refer to the inner struggle for mastery of one's self.
Oh yeah, I figured you'd bust my chops over the paleface bit, yep yep yep, and of course you did. Done in fun, no disrespect intended, at all! Sadly, that's the only joke I know that has that great line in it, my apologies for my limited reportoire on that score. Dance with too many liches, I suppose, and maybe they sucked the memory from me and gave it to Tristram Shandy. :D
I like this line:
"become weak and spineless jellyfish"
Where I first heard that was during a very demanding and difficult training exercise, out in the wilds, from a real SoB.
It also has relationship to the Welsh term "bwil" or "bwl" as well as the Viet Namese term "Dau Tranh" and in a certain meaning, "jihad." In the last case, I refer to the inner struggle for mastery of one's self.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete