Each month we present a principle
Principle 3: Do not oppose a great force, retreat until it weakens, then advance with resolution.
In ancient times, people spoke of prudence and this is similar to what this principle means. But prudence should not be confused with weakness or fear or little problems that can be overcome with larger or stronger forces that can overwhelm us if we confronted them.
When the balance of strength is in our favor, and what was once a great obstacle has weakened, that is the moment to advance decisively otherwise the opportunity may be lost.
Principles of Valid Action for the whole of Humanity
These “Principles of Valid Action” in Chapter XIII of The Silo's Message Book are the formulation of a behavior in life that is presented for those who wish to develop a coherent life built on two basic internal registers or recordings: that of unity and that of contradiction.In this way, the justification for this type of “morality” is found in the registers that are produced, and not in particular ideas or beliefs tied to one place, time, or cultural model. The register of internal unity that is being sought is accompanied by certain indicators that should be taken into account.
These are:
- The sensation of internal growth
- Continuity in time
- Affirming that one would want to repeat it in the future.
Regarding continuity in time, it means that through comparison with later, or imagined, or remembered situations, one is able to confirm that the validity of the experience does not change, even with changing circumstances.
Lastly, if after the act one wishes to repeat it, we can say that the sensation of internal unity affirms the validity of this action.
On the contrary, contradictory actions might have some of the characteristics of unitive actions, or none of them, but they never have all three.