by Nik S. | Jan 20, 2019 | Body, Daily Reflection, Mind, Soul
Tomorrow morning I’m embarking on a journey, with several of my friends and relatives, called Exodus90. It’s a 90 day period, ending on Holy Saturday, of prayer, asceticism, and community. Thousands of men across the world are doing the same. While it is...
by Nik S. | Jan 20, 2019 | Body, Daily Reflection
Wildness is not something that is seen as positive, in our society. But I think wildness rises in the core of every man, at some basic level. Not wildness in the sense of crazy or devoid of direction. Intentional wildness. Striving, conquering, exploring,...
by Nik S. | Jan 19, 2019 | Body, Daily Reflection
Pax tranquilitas ordinis. – St. Augustine “Peace is the tranquility of order.” These wise words of St. Augustine sum up a central theme of Christian life. Peace is the reward of a well-ordered life; understanding our relationship to God, our...
by Nik S. | Jan 18, 2019 | Body, Daily Reflection, Mind, Soul
“A harmless man is not a good man. A good man is a very dangerous man who has that under voluntary control.” -Jordan Peterson If I’m not strong enough to do what needs to be done to protect and provide for my family, then I’m not a good man. Physically,...
by Nik S. | Jan 17, 2019 | Body, Daily Reflection, Mind, Soul
There are three parts to personal growth. Body, mind, and soul. In order to accomplish anything in any of these areas, it will take a specific plan. So for each one, I’m going to need to set a goal, and a first step to move in that direction, and then do them....