“Adopt a Mind of That of Bamboo, Rigid Yet Flexible” — Buddhist Teachings
Throughout the history of humanity, strictness and self-discipline was a key principle in cultivating unwavering mental and physical strength. Spartans undergo vigorous mental and physical training, Samurai warriors sculpt their minds to have unbreakable mental focus, and modern-day military personnel undergo soul-crushing training in preparation for combat. Despite the thick-skinned courageous nature of possessing a mind of strictness and self-discipline, a dark side looms on the other side that all of us a blinded to — the inability to bend to life’s inconveniences.
This isn’t to say that strictness and self-discipline are necessarily a bad thing. Both are ever more relevant within the modern age of society. Some lack the self-discipline to continue with the 5th weight loss program; others lack the self-discipline to not watch porn; whilst the vast majority just simply lack the self-discipline to persevere during times of hardship. However, on the other end of the spectrum, someone who possesses indestructible levels of self-discipline can relate to the fact that they have an inner drill surgent within them. Constantly screaming at them despite the unimaginable levels of suffering they are experiencing.
Failed to wake up at 3 am? Get up! You’re late!
