My Warrior Life

We all know this word and what it implies.  It is also one of the seven principles of the Code of Bushido and it is what the samurai warriors lived by.  It is also a cornerstone of what it takes to be a warrior of life.  Adopting this trait for our own lives helps to be authentic with ourselves and with those that are around us.  Are we always perfect?  Of course not, but that is why we are human and continually strive each and every day to get better.  Remember “kaizen” which says to continually improve.

Often times people imply that this word only speaks to us inasmuch as we should always “speak” the truth.  The term is quite broad in its application, therefore, if we remain silent and not speak up for fear that the truth will somehow be upsetting, are we not dishonest now?  I would opine that we indeed need to not only be honest in what we speak, but also honest in that if we know or have information, this principle calls us to speak up and not remain silent.  It is not always easy, and as always if you find yourself on the battlefield and know that you made an error, acknowledge it and move forward.  Do not mire yourself in self-loathing over it.  A warrior never stops moving forward and reaching for new heights.