Mostly True Tales

I am The Amazing Brian, Magician, Astronomer, Inventor, Author, Historian, Martial Artist, Philosopher, Craftsman, Photographer, Husband, and Father.

I can do anything, and conquer everything that is of interest to me.

I attempt to live my life by a simple set of rules, they are as follows;

1) Courtesy – To be kind and polite to all people, even your emenies.
2) Integrity – To be honest and true to all people, especially yourself.
3) Perseverance – Never give up.
4) Self Control – Absolute control of your mind, body, and emotions.
5) Indomitable Spirit – Never be dominated by evil, defend the weak, only use your strength for right.

One philosophy I try to apply to these rules and my life is, the philosophy of “Mind like water.”

If you throw a small pebble into a still pool, how does the water respond?

If you throw a big bolder into a still pool, how does the water respond?

In both cases, the answer is, perfectly appropriately. The water responds appropriately.

Whenever you overreact, or underreact, you are in danger.

Enacting this philosophy requires practice, tolerance, patience (with myself), perseverance, and most importantly, self control.

I’m still working on it.

I hope you enjoy my weblog.