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In Tetsudo
the concept of "Self-Control" is quite different from the normal
meaning.
It is
normally used to be synonymous with "Self-Restraint", and
"Self-Limitation".
In Tetsudo
it means quite the opposite to be synonymous with "Self-Expansion",
"Liberation", and Self-Extension", but all of these under the full
control of the individual.
A person
lacking in self-control, may be angry, aggresive, and violent, where
there is no need, and be passive, or hesitant, where they need to react
quickly, with resistance, and strength.
Self-Control
is the ability to act appropriately in every situation, and to react at
the optimum level to every challenge or threat.
B.S.
Dhaliwal writes -
The Tetsudo
philosophical framework is based on the premise of self-control. It
states that only by the achievement of a state of self-control, are we
able to be wise, and exercise sound judgement in our choice of ends and
means: that is what we do in life, and how we go about the process of
doing it.
It is
important to understand that self-control does not necessarily mean
restraint. Self-control is the pivotal quality which leads to a state
of wisdom. This is because life is a dynamic process, in which we
constantly and continuously participating and continuing with the
environment. The ability to participate and exchange in this this
dynamic process in a balanced, harmonious and rational manner, that is
to say, wisely, is a product of self-control.
Our
participation and exchange with the environment is essentially a
function of three qualities -
1) Our
awareness,
2) Our
versatility,
3) Our
responsiveness.
Sel-control
is a major and vital ingredient in increasing the efficiency of thes
qualities.
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