EasternFireLion666
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Nature remains the greatest teacher. So many questions can be answered with making an analogy between our cases and situations from nature.
The wolf is a great example for humans on how to run a family, community or society. It has been a set of examples for many civilizations, them having the wolf as a main symbol in their cultures such as the Vikings or the Dacians.
Sure many animals can serve as great examples of wisdom and organization, but few stand out as the wolf does. I have once come by a video online asking the question: “You have seen many animals in a circus, even lions and tigers, but how many times have you seen a wolf?” to paraphrase it.
Civilizations used this animal as a symbol because it has a lot of wisdom in its behavior.
One nature of their behavior that they learned is their instinctive side. Wolves follow their own collective paths as pack animals. They are not circus animals although they love to have fun now and then. They use their nose and senses and in a way determine their missions and paths which they take. The wise human being understands which are his abilities and virtues and based on them creates his path and applies those skills. Remember as I was saying in the chapter about the human character, ultimately one is as good as he can apply the intelligence he has. This is why one single virtue is not enough. Intelligence may be nothing without courage and determination. Often we like to have endless conversations and debates about all sorts of intellectual subjects such as psychology, behavior, politics, economy, but if we only doing it for the sake of conversation and social validation, our value brought to the world is zero in regards to the subjects we talk about. Application equals value! The wolf never seats at the table debating for hours. It feels and analyzes the environment and acts.
Another aspect of their behavior is the pack mentality and here each human race has a lot to learn from those majestic creatures, especially the white race. Wolves know instinctively that one of them is close to nothing without the pack as the pack in turn depends on each individual wolf and their contribution. They are united in most situations, they fight together for food, defend each other, take care of the weaker ones and value the members of their pack like a family. Wolves in the vast majority of cases are monogamous. Once they mate they remain with the same partner. This is another aspect that makes then an efficient community. If you read about them or watch documentaries you will learn that they are capable of even sacrificing their lives to protect others from an external attack, which is an instinct of species preservation.
Hitler is one example that when he had the mission to save his nation from an economic disaster, emphasized about how selflessness is a key weapon in their mission. One cannot help, but to make the analogy between the wolf’s behavior and species survival because they have been doing it for a long time in an effective way. They work together to achieve a collective goal which benefits the entire pack. This is why, eventually our societies will have to build and understand trust. This concept, as easy as it sounds is much more difficult than self-reliance, but has way bigger benefits.
Speaking of self-reliance, wolves in some rare cases can end up alone. The lone wolf is not unheard of, but even in such situations, the wolf is still very much capable to adapt and survive. In our lives there can be plenty situations when one cannot rely on others or simply they are placed in a set of circumstances that make the help of others not tangible. Difficult situations are what sometimes brings out the best of our individual abilities and help us grow and mature. A lone wolf is very much capable of surviving on his own. They are highly adaptable animals. Therefore a human can too learn to look at himself for help and answers and take a stand for what he believes in. Ultimately one will have to start forming his own pack and find the ones he resonates with the most.
Wolves are wild and playful animals. Between their mission and rest they always find the time to play, run and have fun. A human too takes pleasure out of recreation, having fun and the time to explore the mysteries of life. Remember what we were talking about in the first chapters how a little sport or Hatha Yoga can help before a meditation session. Life’s aspects are so well linked to each other. Both a philosopher and an engineer will understand this very well.
Humans can often miss the chance to indulge in a bit of fun and recreation. It is a false sense of pride in skipping this part too much. In other cases our definition of fun can be destructive because of the enemy’s teachings. Wolves naturally understand the balance between their work and their playful time.
As for the adaptability aspect, whether they are lone wolves or part of a pack those animals will always accept their circumstances and work with what they have from where they are. The wolf does not sit endlessly to pity himself and understands his only choice is to try his best to find solutions for his problems. He never thinks about life being unfair or finding excuses like “everything is lost and dark so why even try?”
As we have iterated before and will undoubtedly do so again the value one brings to himself and others is by acting and putting those abilities in practice. Talking and planning reflects in results.
The traveling habits of wolves are examples of good strategy and selflessness. Wolves usually put their older and more vulnerable members in front of the group in order to set the pace and to not be left behind. The next ones after this part of the group are the stronger ones that defend the front and the sides. Then comes the middle part of the pack which is protected by any attacks. They are usually younger and not yet fully physically fit. At the back of the pack are again some stronger wolves that watch the rear of the group while the last one is considered the leader of the pack that also watches the rear, keeps the group unified sort of like a shepherd dog and is ready to run in any direction to protect the rest of the group. This is the analogous meaning of leadership as if he decides to attack or change direction others will instinctively follow him.
Rudyard Kipling wrote in “The Jungle Book”: “For the strength of the pack is the wolf and the strength of the wolf is the pack” underlying how both community and the individual are important and connected.
Each pack has members with different roles. Some are leaders others hunters, scouts or nurturers. The hunters can be very patient and never rush into chasing the prey until they understand the environment. They observe, feel and analyze surroundings, the other wolves and the prey. A rushed reckless attack can get one of the pack members killed by a reindeer hoof. Learn to be patient for long term results if a quick score is not possible.
And another very important ability is their communication trough howling. Animals communicate through sound and signals with different frequencies which have different meanings and transmit an array of diverse emotions and feelings in accordance with the circumstances like mating, danger and so on.
Also they do not rely upon a single form of communication. Besides howling they nuzzle, and even use body language as mouth, ear and eye gestures or tail position. During a hunt for food those gestures constantly change and adjust.
Ultimately their purpose is the survival of the pack and species. Few animals display such loyalty as wolves do. They shelter, feed and play with their cubs. They lead their actions and teach them to hunt, adapt and travel.
There is a Wolf Credo by Del Goetz which sums up how continuity goes:
“Respect the elders
Teach the young
Cooperate with the pack
Play when you can
Hunt when you must
Rest in between
Share your affections
Voice your feelings
Leave your mark.”
I believe humans have a lot to learn from wolves as there is a lot of wisdom in this animal, perhaps even the necessary lessons to overcome the uncertain times such as the ones we live.
Build your pack, teach and learn, love and fight, be smart and loyal, build and destroy, have discernment and be a wolf in this world! Think and meditate on the fact that the Gods in Egyptian culture were often personified as human-animal hybrids as there is a certain wisdom and lessons in each animal and in every element of nature for that matter.
The wolf is a great example for humans on how to run a family, community or society. It has been a set of examples for many civilizations, them having the wolf as a main symbol in their cultures such as the Vikings or the Dacians.
Sure many animals can serve as great examples of wisdom and organization, but few stand out as the wolf does. I have once come by a video online asking the question: “You have seen many animals in a circus, even lions and tigers, but how many times have you seen a wolf?” to paraphrase it.
Civilizations used this animal as a symbol because it has a lot of wisdom in its behavior.
One nature of their behavior that they learned is their instinctive side. Wolves follow their own collective paths as pack animals. They are not circus animals although they love to have fun now and then. They use their nose and senses and in a way determine their missions and paths which they take. The wise human being understands which are his abilities and virtues and based on them creates his path and applies those skills. Remember as I was saying in the chapter about the human character, ultimately one is as good as he can apply the intelligence he has. This is why one single virtue is not enough. Intelligence may be nothing without courage and determination. Often we like to have endless conversations and debates about all sorts of intellectual subjects such as psychology, behavior, politics, economy, but if we only doing it for the sake of conversation and social validation, our value brought to the world is zero in regards to the subjects we talk about. Application equals value! The wolf never seats at the table debating for hours. It feels and analyzes the environment and acts.
Another aspect of their behavior is the pack mentality and here each human race has a lot to learn from those majestic creatures, especially the white race. Wolves know instinctively that one of them is close to nothing without the pack as the pack in turn depends on each individual wolf and their contribution. They are united in most situations, they fight together for food, defend each other, take care of the weaker ones and value the members of their pack like a family. Wolves in the vast majority of cases are monogamous. Once they mate they remain with the same partner. This is another aspect that makes then an efficient community. If you read about them or watch documentaries you will learn that they are capable of even sacrificing their lives to protect others from an external attack, which is an instinct of species preservation.
Hitler is one example that when he had the mission to save his nation from an economic disaster, emphasized about how selflessness is a key weapon in their mission. One cannot help, but to make the analogy between the wolf’s behavior and species survival because they have been doing it for a long time in an effective way. They work together to achieve a collective goal which benefits the entire pack. This is why, eventually our societies will have to build and understand trust. This concept, as easy as it sounds is much more difficult than self-reliance, but has way bigger benefits.
Speaking of self-reliance, wolves in some rare cases can end up alone. The lone wolf is not unheard of, but even in such situations, the wolf is still very much capable to adapt and survive. In our lives there can be plenty situations when one cannot rely on others or simply they are placed in a set of circumstances that make the help of others not tangible. Difficult situations are what sometimes brings out the best of our individual abilities and help us grow and mature. A lone wolf is very much capable of surviving on his own. They are highly adaptable animals. Therefore a human can too learn to look at himself for help and answers and take a stand for what he believes in. Ultimately one will have to start forming his own pack and find the ones he resonates with the most.
Wolves are wild and playful animals. Between their mission and rest they always find the time to play, run and have fun. A human too takes pleasure out of recreation, having fun and the time to explore the mysteries of life. Remember what we were talking about in the first chapters how a little sport or Hatha Yoga can help before a meditation session. Life’s aspects are so well linked to each other. Both a philosopher and an engineer will understand this very well.
Humans can often miss the chance to indulge in a bit of fun and recreation. It is a false sense of pride in skipping this part too much. In other cases our definition of fun can be destructive because of the enemy’s teachings. Wolves naturally understand the balance between their work and their playful time.
As for the adaptability aspect, whether they are lone wolves or part of a pack those animals will always accept their circumstances and work with what they have from where they are. The wolf does not sit endlessly to pity himself and understands his only choice is to try his best to find solutions for his problems. He never thinks about life being unfair or finding excuses like “everything is lost and dark so why even try?”
As we have iterated before and will undoubtedly do so again the value one brings to himself and others is by acting and putting those abilities in practice. Talking and planning reflects in results.
The traveling habits of wolves are examples of good strategy and selflessness. Wolves usually put their older and more vulnerable members in front of the group in order to set the pace and to not be left behind. The next ones after this part of the group are the stronger ones that defend the front and the sides. Then comes the middle part of the pack which is protected by any attacks. They are usually younger and not yet fully physically fit. At the back of the pack are again some stronger wolves that watch the rear of the group while the last one is considered the leader of the pack that also watches the rear, keeps the group unified sort of like a shepherd dog and is ready to run in any direction to protect the rest of the group. This is the analogous meaning of leadership as if he decides to attack or change direction others will instinctively follow him.
Rudyard Kipling wrote in “The Jungle Book”: “For the strength of the pack is the wolf and the strength of the wolf is the pack” underlying how both community and the individual are important and connected.
Each pack has members with different roles. Some are leaders others hunters, scouts or nurturers. The hunters can be very patient and never rush into chasing the prey until they understand the environment. They observe, feel and analyze surroundings, the other wolves and the prey. A rushed reckless attack can get one of the pack members killed by a reindeer hoof. Learn to be patient for long term results if a quick score is not possible.
And another very important ability is their communication trough howling. Animals communicate through sound and signals with different frequencies which have different meanings and transmit an array of diverse emotions and feelings in accordance with the circumstances like mating, danger and so on.
Also they do not rely upon a single form of communication. Besides howling they nuzzle, and even use body language as mouth, ear and eye gestures or tail position. During a hunt for food those gestures constantly change and adjust.
Ultimately their purpose is the survival of the pack and species. Few animals display such loyalty as wolves do. They shelter, feed and play with their cubs. They lead their actions and teach them to hunt, adapt and travel.
There is a Wolf Credo by Del Goetz which sums up how continuity goes:
“Respect the elders
Teach the young
Cooperate with the pack
Play when you can
Hunt when you must
Rest in between
Share your affections
Voice your feelings
Leave your mark.”
I believe humans have a lot to learn from wolves as there is a lot of wisdom in this animal, perhaps even the necessary lessons to overcome the uncertain times such as the ones we live.
Build your pack, teach and learn, love and fight, be smart and loyal, build and destroy, have discernment and be a wolf in this world! Think and meditate on the fact that the Gods in Egyptian culture were often personified as human-animal hybrids as there is a certain wisdom and lessons in each animal and in every element of nature for that matter.
