How long have you had difficulty choosing? How did you solve it? Surely, thinking and carefully weighing. But what if there is no time for this? If the situation rushes towards you, like a herd of wild horses, and you need to do something right now or be under the tramp of circumstances. There is no time to think, it is impossible to have time to analyze. This is where the code of honor comes to the rescue. How can they use it in everyday situations, so as not to lose face?
Code of honor
As we already understood, the code of honor is what helps in situations that arise constantly. For difficult problems that require a certain approach and careful analysis, such postulates are hardly suitable. But in everyday life, we often face small tasks, of which there are many. And how is it possible to solve big questions if we are exhausted by the heavy load of small and unresolved problems?
The Code of Honor is what often guides various military associations. They should be focused on military affairs, and not distracted by everyday difficulties. However, if you think about it, then all of us have our own code of honor. Everyone has the beliefs that they act in everyday life, even if they themselves are not aware of it. This means that we can use the experience of others in order to take a closer look at and, possibly, even revise our own values.
Bushido
Samurai - the legendary warriors of the Land of the Rising Sun. The rumor about their discipline and devotion has not ceased to this day. Restrained in worldly affairs and insatiable in the thirst for battle, loyal to the overlord to the very end. “Bushido” is a code of honor for the samurai. It is the most popular code of directions and the source of military philosophy. Its observance was necessary, because when enemies direct their swords and spears at the temple of the brethren in spirit, then no dust of routine should obscure the look of a true samurai.
We will look at a few of the basic tenets of the Bushido code of honor that can best be applied at this time.
Think before you speak
You should weigh each word and always ask yourself the question whether what you are going to say is true.
The eternal rule, repeated from time to time by various people, stands firmly at the heart of Bushido. Lies were perceived by the samurai extremely negatively. We can use this to be more attentive to our words. Am I sure that what I am going to say is true? Do I want to say something good or bad? And is it necessary to say this? In other words, sift the words through "three sieves."
Be humble in the affairs of life
You must be moderate in food and avoid licentiousness.
It is worth accepting this not literally in terms of the physical. We should avoid the extremes of not only our natural needs, but also psychological ones. Gluttony, extreme laziness, excessive licentiousness, immoderation - all this is not very good. However, psychological extremes are no less harmful. Strong anger, absorbing sadness and crazy joy can bring a lot of bad consequences. According to the samurai, it is worth choosing the "middle path".
Live as if a sword is above your head
In everyday affairs, remember death and keep this word in your heart.
This postulate should not be perceived as eternal thoughts of death and constant sadness. Keeping the word of death means knowing about it and being ready. After all, with what colors will the world play, as soon as we realize that we can leave here at any time. Previously, inconspicuous things will become beautiful, because now they are so easy to lose. All life is presented only as a single moment in which you need to live now, otherwise the chance can be easily missed. And is it worth it to spend precious time on unwanted things?
Do not forget about those whom you have accepted in your heart
Samurai should be not only an exemplary son, but also a loyal subject. He will not leave the master, even if the number of his vassals is reduced from one hundred to ten and from ten to one.
Of course, here we are talking about fidelity. Such a topic is "blurred" in the discussion. After all, so many beautiful words have been said about her that anyone will immediately name a couple of utterances. We will perceive this rule as the importance of choice. Indeed, if it is necessary to be faithful to the very end, then choosing an ally is not an easy task. In whom can we be so sure that we swear on infinite devotion? This question is definitely one of those that require careful analysis.
Be restrained in the face of weakness
The falcon does not pick up abandoned grains, even if he dies of hunger. So the samurai, wielding a toothpick, must show that he is full, even if he did not eat anything.
Restraint. Here is a lesson to learn from this quote. Control of your own body and mind is comprehended in training. Do not show your weakness, no matter how hard it is torn out - the warrior's vigilance. After all, you never know who will turn out to be an “adversary”.
Find a resting place for the soul
Near his home, a samurai can build a modest tea pavilion in which to use new kakeemono paintings, modern modest cups and an unvarnished ceramic teapot.
It is unlikely that anyone now needs a tea house, although this can be a pleasant pastime. In this quote, we will look a little deeper and understand the place of personal comfort under the house. This modest tea pavilion is a place where we can be calm and free from worries, a corner where you can take a breath and calmly think about your life. It is absolutely necessary for everyone, even if it is only deep in the soul.
Total
Of course, in some places the image of the samurai is very romanticized. In fact, these are ordinary soldiers in the service. History reveals the facts of war crimes of the soldiers of each nation, and the samurai were no exception. The code of honor is more for mental and physical preparation than for the battles themselves. In war, many try to simply survive, and under such conditions, the only law of survival is "the strong eats the weak." After all, regardless of the severity and beauty of the code, people always remain people.
However, knowledge of such military philosophy can help us in "small daily wars." Bushido or any officer’s code of honor doesn’t matter, because most of them were created just for their time, and most of the postulates were dissolved in the course of history. Let’s not live, looking back forever, but use the knowledge of doctrinal exercises to create our own codes of honor.