Winning isn't everything?
In situations in life where you face a weaker opponent,
winning is not always even the strategic thing,
particularly if you are not sure of the rightness of your position.
Remember that all conflict, no matter how much the odds favor you,
carries a price.
Learn to demonstrate good will when you hold the upper hand,
and you will find that in the long run your position will be strengthened.
Right of conflict?
In conflicts in which you are in the right,
look for a just arbiter to turn the tide in your favor.
This person must be strong and above reproach,
so that he has both moral authority and personal clout.
In such situations it furthers you to let go,
and let the mediator take over.
If you have satisfied your own conscience that your cause is just,
chances are that you will convince others of good conscience as well.
And remember, not every field is a battleground;
many conflicts simply resolve themselves.
Wields?
When success over others is achieved through sheer force of authority or superior position,
the victory will not last.
Those who can win only by the sword are condemned to carry shields with them everywhere.
Beware of hollow victories.
The last standing or holding together?
The most successful general is not the one that triumphs on the battlefield,
but the one able, through strength of discipline and inner power,
to triumph without spilling blood.
Likewise, in any large organization the key virtues are discipline and conscientiousness.
The most effective platoon marches with a single purpose –
a dedication to a lofty common goal which is held dear by all.
Otherwise, even with an excess of external discipline,
unpopular wars are seldom winnable.
Let power be held in check by the acceptance of a common discipline,
and submission to a higher authority for the common good.
When life is in balance, evil impulses are checked by human decency;
parents die before their children;
leaders lead and followers follow.
If you hold or aspire to a position of leadership,
remember that the true leader captures the hearts of the people,
and articulates a clear, simple vision which binds them together.
In the realm of government,
the relationship between the army and state is critical.
Only when the state is economically prosperous can the army be strong.
Only when the army is disciplined can the state be protected from disruptive outside forces.
For this balance to be preserved,
government must be steady, and mild toward its own people.
When balancing strong complimentary forces,
modesty and generosity at the center can be a magnetic force which keeps
the relationships intact.
Solidarity among all elements is essential for success at this time.
How can you see into my eyes like open doors?
Leading you down into my core
Where I’ve become so numb
without a soul
my spirit sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find it there and lead it back home.
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can’t wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can’t wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
save me from the nothing I’ve become
Now that I know what I’m without
you can't just leave me
breathe into me and make me real
bring me to life
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can’t wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can’t wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
save me from the nothing I’ve become
Bring me to life
(I've been living a lie, there's nothing inside)
Bring me to life
Frozen inside without your touch without your love darling only you are the life among the dead
All this time I can't believe I couldn't see
kept in the dark but you were there in front of me
I’ve been sleeping a thousand years it seems
got to open my eyes to everything
without a thought without a voice without a soul
Don't let me die here
There must be something more
Bring me to life
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can’t wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
Call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can’t wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
save me from the nothing I’ve become
(Bring me to life)
I’ve been living a lie, there’s nothing inside
(Bring me to life)