Category: Values

What is Self-Reliance and How to Develop It?

Self-reliance is all that it sounds like plus considerably more. If not introduced to the world by Ralph Waldo Emerson, it was definitely brought to much popular public awareness by his 1841 essay Self-Reliance. In positive psychology, self-reliance has strong theoretical significance thanks to its implications for happiness. You’ll probably notice some overlap, or at least … Continue reading What is Self-Reliance and How to Develop It?

Which Personality Traits Are Most Predictive of Well-Being?

People who are industrious are achievement-oriented, self-disciplined, efficient, purposeful, and competent. Industriousness is strongly correlated with "grit"- passion and perseverance for long-term goals. Industriousness was correlated with life satisfaction, positive emotions, less negative emotions, and more autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relationships, self-acceptance, meaning and purpose, engagement, and achievement. Read more at https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/which-personality-traits-are-most-predictive-of-well-being/

Wyrd Words: Pagan Ethics and Odin’s Rites of Hospitality

The ancient Norse and Germanic tribes had a strong ethic of Hospitality, which eventually permeated almost all aspects of those cultures. The idea of Hospitality came to influence their politics and religion just as much as it shaped their day-to-day lives. The concept encompassed personal generosity, reciprocity, and even what we today might term “social … Continue reading Wyrd Words: Pagan Ethics and Odin’s Rites of Hospitality

5 Proven Methods For Gaining Self Discipline

There are many important qualities that can contribute to a person’s achievements and happiness, but there is only one that begets sustainable, long-term success in all aspects of life: self discipline. Whether in terms of your diet, fitness, work ethic or relationships,  self discipline is the number one trait needed to accomplish goals, lead a healthy … Continue reading 5 Proven Methods For Gaining Self Discipline

How and Why to Revive Manly Honor in the Twenty-First Century

Traditional honor consists of having a reputation judged worthy of respect and admiration by a group of equal peers who share the same code of standards. In primitive times, these standards were based on strength and courage. In the medieval period, outward integrity and chivalry were added to these primal qualities of manhood. Read more https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/manly-honor-vii-how-and-why-to-revive-manly-honor-in-the-twenty-first-century/

Honor, Dueling, and Drengskapr in the Viking Age

This Norse concept of "honor" and of a "good name" and the extraordinary lengths to which a Norseman went in order to protect his good name require a far lengthier explanation than I can give here. In part, that's because similar concepts don't exist in modern western culture. Thus, English language translations of the Norse … Continue reading Honor, Dueling, and Drengskapr in the Viking Age

Culture of Honor

A culture of honor is a culture in which a person (usually a man) feels obliged to protect his or her reputation by answering insults, affronts, and threats, oftentimes through the use of violence. Cultures of honor have been independently invented many times across the world. Three well-known examples of cultures of honor include cultures … Continue reading Culture of Honor

Honest People: Characteristics and Behavior

Honest people never try to please everyone. They don’t like hypocrisy, which is why they don’t hesitate to practice the only language they know: honesty. They’re loyal and firm in their convictions. In addition, they know just how to create strong and significant bonds with people who they feel are worthy of their friendship. Read … Continue reading Honest People: Characteristics and Behavior