A Little Discipline Goes a Long Way

If there is anything that I've learned in my life, it's that utilizing just a small amount of discipline will allot you with a good amount of worry-free time on your hands. I remember when I used to be so lazy -- back in high school -- that I would leave old plastic wrappers and containers laying around, my dishes would sit out dirty for days, I would even keep piling garbage in bags that were way too full; which would often lead to it falling on the ground, then me having to pick it right back up and try again.

Luckily, I had a mother who was very, very clean. She is so clean, in fact, that she has single-handedly set the bar for the level of cleanliness I desire in my surroundings. This cleanliness is so important to me that I even actively look for that in a wife. A tough goal indeed, especially when one considers that many young women are incapable of meeting even the lowliest of homemaking standards.

Interestingly enough, ever since I left home I have found that other men, both my age and older, continue to do those things which I learned not to do long ago. These men often embody laziness in both demeanor and stature. A sad way to live, indeed. All men are endowed with the ability to get great things done. But, to get small things done in the trivial moments of our daily lives is the true test of a well disciplined man. A good way to start is to make yourself uncomfortable at least once every day.

Such purposeful discomfort could be taking the garbage out instead of piling it on, getting your workout done, not playing video games today, ignoring social media, making a meal instead of eating out, paying those bills today instead of tomorrow, cleaning your dishes right away, doing your school work now, cleaning your house, car, room, etc. These are just a few simple examples, and your own discomforts could be anything you find uncomfortable or annoying.

To really improve anything in your life, you must first suffer. Suffer through failure, shame, ridicule, or pain; whatever it is, any suffering can be channeled into a blessing. For imperfect mankind, imperfections can lead to near-perfections.

Update: The Federalist, the Government, and Taxes

The road is long, and the way is difficult. I'm still reading through the Federalist, but I think it will take me longer than I anticipated to get something out on it. As of right now, I'm taking extensive notes as I read through each article. However, I believe that I'll need to do at least one more reading to really grasp the whole of the argument.

Not to beat you over the head with the, I-am-very-busy-shovel. But, in short, "it's true!" I'm trying to balance my readings, writings, college work, house work, and personal life.

Decision Making & Hesitation: Listening for God's Word

In life there are many decision that we have to make. Some of those will undoubtedly be so similarly bad, that it is as if we were forced to choose between which poison to die from: Hemlock, or Cyanide? Nevertheless, we should strive to make our choices decisively. As it is in the concise decision that the Lord guides us.

From my own personal experience, I've observed that when I make a decision then hesitate on that and choose another; it often leads to a disaster which would have been prevented if I had just stuck with my initial choice. As a man that does his best to follow the Lord's laws and the teachings of Jesus, I believe that God will guide me in all my ways -- so long as I keep faith with Him.

In learning to trust that the Lord will guide us, we can start to fathom what it is to "listen" for His voice. It may not be as overt as it often is in the Bible, but even just a feeling can be the equivalent of His words. That word could come at any moment and in any situation, so we should always do our best to listen. When especially strenuous situations arise, actively listening for the Lord should be our go to decision. Even your conscience can serve to be a directive from God.

The "Crime of Need"

Here we go! The new incoming humanist utopia will legalize the theft of items that are $750 or less. That is, theft will soon be legalized. The "crime of need" would pertain to those that are so "broke" that they need to steal your things -- of $750 value, or less -- in order for them to survive, or perhaps just cause they wanted to.

This will undoubtedly lead to a massive increase in crime, of course, that crime will now be legal. This is exactly what happens when a nation is not created under the laws of God. In a Godless nation, almost everything that is immoral will be rationalized, sympathized, then legalized. Nations that do this are doomed to fail, and all nations do this.

If you don't believe that the "crime of need" will be legalized, then consider California's de-criminalization -- lowered below felony level -- of knowingly spreading HIV.

Entropy and Societal Breakdown

New York City, July 13, 1977. A blackout struck an unsuspecting population in the twilight hours of the day, after stores had closed and people were bedding down for the night. This blackout would go on to last three days, and result in countless acts of violence and looting. The perfect example of what to expect in an emergency situation involving the loss of power.

When the power goes out, what is it that we can expect to happen? An examination of blackouts across the US reveals that -- especially in larger cities -- chaos ensues. With just a little motivation, and without restraint, there are men who devolve to their base urges, acting as little more than intelligent beasts. On the other hand, there are also those men who would be the new restraint; forming new governance and nations, whom people, tired of the lawlessness, will flock to with pleading eyes and hungry bellies.

The act of pure reliance on any thing of this earth, is a fools gamble. Interestingly, almost the whole of all first world nations are set up just so. In any given place in a first world nation, the citizenry is almost wholly dependent on their governing body for survival -- yes, even me. This is one of the largest folly's any man can make. To be dependent on others for one's own survival, is not something a man should strive for.

Without pure reliance on God and one's own abilities, at any moment, the dependent man may lose his security. It should be the purpose of every man on this earth to become independent. Prosper and live by the works of one's own two hands, and the sweat of the brow. Carve out a place away from those who would tear it from your hands in crises, and build with those who would prosper with you.

Inflation: Those Pesky Gas Prices!

I've observed over the course of the past three weeks, the gas price rising from the $2.90s range all the way up to the $3.30s range. I thought that was very strange, but I put it on the backlog. Fast forward to a few days ago, I was watching No Agenda (NA) 1130 -- or it was 1131 -- and they mentioned the current 10% inflation rate of the US Dollar. I did the math, and the numbers are spot on!

Well, if you needed any MORE proof that the market will soon be coming to a head, then look no further than the rate at which the US is printing money (also mentioned in the previously numbered NA shows). The Fed is printing money faster than SJWs print protest signs. Seeing as you're reading this, I can assume you already know what happens when the economy is flooded with freshly printed money; hint, hint... more inflation.

Busy, Busy, Busy

With the nice weather finally coming back, I've been caught up in the affairs of life and haven't had the time to post. Sorry about that. Between school, upkeep on my house, and my own personal investments, it makes it difficult to squeeze in a daily post.

Nevertheless, back to your regularly scheduled de-programming.