Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The only tame lion is the one that has tamed itself.
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20 comments:

  1. Justus SteelFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Interesting. I get so confused when it comes to self discipline, self will, and all the other selfs. On one hand I say yes. On the other, I give the real credit to my higher power, which kinda means I didn't do it. So, that's what I got.

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  2. JudieFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I seriously wish I could tame myself! That takes willpower, though.

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  3. SprigBlossomsFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    That is true for the king of the jungle....for the rest, I guess, its a matter of survival....

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  4. timethiefFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Well said. Sadly most people do not even become self aware until they are between 30 -50 years of age.

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  5. FlameheartFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    True. You can will someone to change until your ears turn red. Only they can come to the realisation. Only they can change.

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  6. MarcFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    We need to learn to help ourselves before we can help others.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I see it in a different light than the others. I mean, we only end up, according to you, with a general lack of joie de vivre, a certain numbness, if we let ourselves get into that state of spirit.
    If we are the lion, it's our duty to be wild, that is, to preserve that flame that burned brighter, for instance, in youth. Maybe I'm seeing it wrong... As usual, ambiguity is your middle name, np.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Yeah, I read it in a wrong way, allright.

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  9. Yun YiFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    agree. we can't change people, people change them by themselves.

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  10. Janene MurphyFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Breaking another's spirit can also tame, though deep in their hearts they are probably still wild.

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  11. JhessFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    It takes a lot to tame a Lion which is why self control is hard for some.

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  12. Lauren KFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Your aphorisms seem to be so timely for the things that happen in my life! (This may give you some insight into just how egocentric I am)...anywho...I truly believe self-discipline is the key to a successful and happy life. I've just been reading about how wisdom involves self-discipline and a person's ability to regulate their emotions and "bounce back", could these two be related?

    In M. Scott Peck's classic "A Road Less Travelled" he talks about the importance of self-discipline for development and growth. First chapter, worth a read!

    Thanks NP!

    Lauren K

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  13. fallen monkeyFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Yep, if there's anything I learned from teaching it's that external motivations are only short-term band-aids. Discipline has to be intrinsic.

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  14. MarioFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    A very clever aphorism, I like it, yes, we decide what we do, our energy and motivation, we can be savage, powerful, smart, quiet... sometimes the lion came out and sometimes the lion wait for the opportunity, I think the symbology of lion is the conviction, the desire of be ourself, we can not lost the passion. A big hug. Mario.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    awesome, marty.

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  16. Janey BFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I like Jitter Johnny's take on it. Of course taming is internal, but perhaps another meaning to be found is to not tame, to remain wild, as in youth. Everyone knows that's my soapbox. :)

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  17. surjit singhFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Yes,but requires lot of inner strength.
    Truly, words of wisdom.

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  18. PhotoDictionFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I agree whole heartedly with this one. The importance of self-discipline and the notion of being responsible for yourself is for me one of the real signs of maturity. And it's so necessary in a social setting if there is to be peace.

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  19. shanaz@RSFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Beautiful wisdom. Stop blaming the outside world for once and look within and work with what you have. It's easier said than done, but acceptance of who you are is key.

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  20. Daniel WhiteFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    If only the rest of the world could learn from this.

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