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In my last seven posts I have discussed the virtues of Bushido as they relate in general, and to Morning Coach. This Code was born of the warrior class of Japan and of the wisdom of Buddhism and Confucianism. Today, this code has less to do with war, pride, power, or conquest and more to do with personal evolution, refinement and enlightenment.
In feudal Japan following a strict code was paramount to all else including one’s own life. It was imperative to maintain the honor of oneself and of family above everything else, and was considered noble to die in the defense of such honor.
While today that is certainly not the case in most societies, the attempt to show honor and integrity in our daily lives continues. One big difference today is that we follow the rule of law as opposed to adhering to a way of life that is based on the seven virtues of Bushido. In today’s world a person who follows the Bushido code might be considered rare. But, by following this Code, we show that we choose to live by a set of higher principles that not only make us a better person, but also can garner more respect and bring us better fortune by virtue of the fact that people are attracted to and more likely to help those they respect. However, if we use the Code for some outward reward, we will fail in our endeavors because they are opportunistic. There is only one preset reward for following the Code; that of leading a life in which we are at peace with ourselves, our decisions, and our actions. By leading a life based on the Code, we show others, ourselves, and the Universe that we are worthy to receive all that is meant for us.
I wonder what the world would be like if we all live by such a Code?
Paul Bond is a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator who produces a twice monthly podcast called Emergency 
Nursing Today. His company, Paul Bond & Associates Consulting, also offers courses for continuing education credit throughPhoenixCE. The podcast can be found on iTunes, and PhoenixCE offers complementary “podcast extras” for more in-depth coverage of the podcast material.
Paul is also the President of the Morning Coach advisory board and currently pursuing his coaching certification through Morning Coach.
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