Richard Rupp, M.Div., MFT
psychotherapist, author, speaker
individual, pre-marital, & marriage counseling in
Pasadena, CA (626) 449-1419
A Return to Honor:
An Ancient Key to Success for Men's Lives and Relationships
Honor used to be considered a matter of life and death in men’s lives. It guided a man's conduct in both his personal life and in war. To lose honor on a battlefield was considered so tragic that British soldiers and Japanese Samurai would end their lives in order to restore their honor. Modern men may look down on this ancient practice of dying with honor, but have we also looked down on living with honor? Could a return to honor make a difference for men in business, sports, entertainment and politics today? In better relationships, marriage and sexual life?
This conference restores a place for honor in men's lives and conduct. Topics will include; the history of honor and moral codes of honor from around the world, honor and sex, and how to restore honor when we lose it in our lives. Each participant will leave the workshop with his own personal code of honor.
Conference Four Session Outline Choose three of the following kinds of honor that matter most in your life. Memorize them, apply them daily, and notice the difference it makes in your character, conduct, relationships,and happiness in life.
I. A History of Honor and Today's Culture
II. Sex and Honor
III. When Men Lose Honor
IV. Restoring Men's Honor
Create your own Code of Honor
Honesty
Loyalty
Integrity
Respect
Courage
Self-Control
Commitment
Sacrifice
Service
Examples of Ancient Codes of Honor:
British, Samurai, American Military, Jewish/Christian
Click on the Medal of Honor:
English Chivalry Code of Conduct:
• Live for freedom, justice and all that is good.
• Never attack an unarmed foe.
• Protect the innocent.
• Respect women.
• Exhibit self control.
• Never abandon a friend, ally, or noble cause.
• Die with valor.
Samarai Moral Code:
• Frugality • Loyalty
• Martial Arts Mastery • Honor unto Death