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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. |