Yukio Mishima on Becoming A God Through Pain

What was Yukio Mishima's philosophy around living a painful life to progress in art, physical training, and intellect? Today, we will read a short and rare essay from Mishima where he will explore how you shouldn't work out, read, or go through life without being pulled upward by a transcendental signifier.
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[@KamPatterson69]

It’s why Hemingway considered bullfighters as the only people who lived “all the way up”. A synchronized focus/restraint of mind and body while under extreme physical strain and mental duress will lead to a graceful and subliminal act of righteousness and salvation.

[@maninironmask7925]

“There is nothing so valuable for life as having the experience of having endured something painful when young.” (True)

[@111Benzie]

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[@WesternOutpostDonVonFilms]

Nice shirt bro.

[@kegandalaniebills3659]

i’ve only seen ‘mishima: a life in four chapters’ but need to dig into his writing

[@herrmiseria]

I eagerly await every video you have on Mishima as I dig deep into the life and work of this author that has captivated me as of recently.
Keep the uploads up! Cheers

[@WesternOutpostDonVonFilms]

The problem is that people are bent to evil. But I agree: we should make morals and ethics and yes, religious education a priority. That is what produced better people in the past. Tepid secularism does not work. A good place to start is to go do the free courses at Hillsdale College online. They have one on K-12 education and it is a revelation. Bring back Latin too. Sometimes the old ways are best.

[@clickbaitcabaret8208]

I read Sun And Steel and The Sailor Who fell From Grace With The Sea. I watched docs on him too. He parallels my philosophical outlook quite a bit, so I get his shtick. Even his "suicide art statement." That doesn't mean I'm going to do it, but I get it.

[@porcelinaiscariot]

He was linked to Noh, Kabuki and Butoh.

[@hdcbpxsytahdcbpx]

i think this mishima guy likes working out

[@phillipchavez1321]

Dude, holy shit…. very good video 👍

[@Vgallo]

Yeah but traumatised people mostly end up hurting those around them

[@hettige]

Bushido didn't exist much back then either. it was the code they said they follow while being hypocrites

[@AnonymousAnonposter]

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[@OurDystopianFuture]

First.