May 29, 2009

The Eight Tentacles, part 2 of 4: Tentacles of Truth

"I help people make good decisions. I have been known as Athena and Minerva. I am Wisdom."
How can you do the right thing if you don't know what the right thing is? Wisdom is knowing the facts, understanding this knowledge and knowing what to do with this. Wisdom is needed to know what is right and what is wrong.

"I prevent people from lying. I prevent people from stealing. I am Honesty."
When I say "Honesty", I'm referring to both honesty in speech and honesty in action. Honesty is important because deception is the root of much evil in this world.

Apr 14, 2009

The Eight Tentacles, part 1 of 4: Tentacles of Love

"I make people help those in need and comfort those who are sad and scared. I am Compassion."
Compassion could be the most important of The Eight Tentacles. A person could do good for a lot of reasons, but the most selfless acts are done of compassion.
Compassion, this unconditional love that one person feels for all of humanity. It truly is a great thing.

"I create strong bonds between people. I have been called Aphrodite, Venus, Astarte and Freya. I am Affection."
While Compassion connects us with all of humanity, Affection creates much stronger ties to certain people. Surely, you agree that the company of your loved ones is something wonderful.
Affection, this strong bond between people. Also this is a great thing.