The Order

[Mike]

As the years go by, I see the stature of men changing all around. At one time being a real man was much less blurred. From the beginning of time, man was born to hunt and defend his family. From birth everybody was taught to be both strong and brave. As years passed, every boy would go through a test of manhood. Killing a great beast, fighting in battle, or going through a trial of strength would proclaim him a man. Not everyone could live up to be a true man. Being a man took great courage to stare danger in the face, go into battle with little odds of survival, or stand steady as arrows or bullets flew by. If he feared or retreated, he was labeled a coward and disgraced by fellow men. Many would rather die in battle then lose their proclaimed honor. It was these who were the real men, when masculinity and honor were the most important virtues in life. Being a man entailed masculinity, something seen as a force for good, something that could be expressed in occupations only men could do. As the years pass these obvious traits of being a man have slowly begun to fade. It just isn’t conceivable for many of them to show themselves in the modern day we live in. However, this is no excuse for the virtues and attributes men have held for as long humans have graced the earth to fade with it.

We’ve all heard Schwarzenegger talk about the girly men out there, but what are they really? In this day and age the world we live in has produced millions of modern day wimps. Men, who whine, but don’t ever act and are pushed around and end up accepting second best. To step away from being a wimp and tread into manliness doesn’t mean you have to work in a mill, fight others in the bar, or even work with your hands. To do this you must simply make the qualities of manliness visible to others while conducting these actions in every direction and everyday of your lives.

When I talk about manliness, I’m not necessarily referring to the old world ideals entailing barbaric nature. I rather am pushing to remain faithful to chivalry and virtues every man should hold to order. To be a real man means being assertive when necessary and having traits such as nobility, leadership, chivalry, and stamina. It means being confident enough to take defeat when needed and not pass on the blame unfairly. It means having grace under pressure, not panicking in a crisis, being dignified, having pride without boastfulness, knowing how to treat women, and most importantly not allowing yourself to be manipulated or pushed around. Judging others should not be in our ideals while offering help to people in need should be done whenever possible. We should be able to take calculated risks, push fear aside when needed, and always have the strength of body and mind. We must be brave and stand our ground in the face of danger even if we may be afraid. And most importantly, you must make sure to always be aware that it is you who decides your own destiny no matter what the circumstances. Be aware of your freedom and don’t ever let anyone take it. Create your own destiny and fulfill it men.

I have always looked up to my dad and can remember numerous times asking him if I would ever be as big and strong as him. One day, as I sat there holding the flashlight, he told me that it was purely up to me when. He explained this by telling me that every man is a male by birth, but not every male is a true man at heart. This is something that I didn’t quite understand till years later when he told me how proud of the man I had come to be. Being a real man isn’t about how many years you’ve graced this earth, how tough you think you are, or how successful you may be. It’s about how you conduct yourself in front of others and when their backs are turned. Bring out those inner real and manliness qualities everywhere you go, and if you do this you will be respected for it. Be proud of who you are and stay true to your own virtues. In the end it is only you who is conscience of them and who will judge how much of a man you are. There is no point in pretending because in the end, it is only you who is being cheated.

If you can agree or relate to what I have come to say above, I welcome you to the Order of Men!

~Mike

[Tornadom]

Here's to bringing back the 'real man'. :beer:

Let's make a change guys.

[ninja]

Sometimes being non-assertive is being assertive when neccesary, maybe you should change that maybe?

[Mike]

Originally Posted by ninja

Sometimes being non-assertive is being assertive when neccesary, maybe you should change that maybe?

Good point,


*edited Order* fourth paragraph- first sentence

[ninja]

Cool, does that mean I get extra points

[Whitz End]

Ill drink to that!

[Mike]

Originally Posted by Whitz End

Ill drink to that!

This reminds me, I need to figure out how to make a beer symbol like we have over at bike coalition. Something you can add to your posts just like a smiley face

[Tornadom]

Get a seperate icon for :beer: and :Guinness: like the-d had. Don't forget my :drink: icon, or the :thumbup: icons either.

[Ace$nyper]

Originally Posted by Whitz End

Ill drink to that!

There was drinking and I was not informed?

[Tornadom]

Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

There was drinking and I was not the instigator?

Edited for truth