Lady Kurai's Philosophy a Book on being an in real life sith

The Prince by Machievelli , Proper non cult Environment, and the shield.

While we control our narrative, have boundaries for self protection, are humble to be corrected, and are honest a sith must understand they cannot control others. Sith tend to agree to disagree and one is expected to stand in their own path, knowledge, and viewpoints with their head held tall. This is where picking up the club matters and by doing so through debate one can refine their voice. One can refine how they express themselves and learn how to step into their voices in a scholarly way. Being the scholar is something I find to be of value and the powerful adepts must understand that it takes time for others to grow. Thus they are the one's who can set an example.

"Respond to unfair treatment with silence yet hold boundaries silently and only speak to those that are worthy of the sword."-Kurai

I think that when one insults another when they are themsleves makes them look like an idiot or major ass. I find that most Sith prefer quality individuals and those that go to insults or personal attacks are seriously lacking. However even these people can be used as tools for those that will surpass them. Silence instead of a response is best to quell the unnecessary and avoid unnecessary time wasting. Each word is energy and energy must be cherish at all times for it is the one thing that cannot be undone. Words said in anger or frustration cannot be undone as each stroke cannot be erased. Once something is said or done it cannot be forgotten and as a leader one should strive to be remembered fondly. However do not be too kind either for you risk an imbalance and being taken advantage of.

Shields are used for self protection and boundaries are a part of that shield however the shield is comprised of a few elements. Construct Foundations, The self, Network/Relationships, and the things in between them. As Sith Shadows we walk where no one else walks and can do so with ease because we allow ourselves to be curious creatures with a hunger for awareness. Awareness leads to knowledge and knowledge is power when utilized correctly. One stays asleep if they don't discover the things about themselves that make them tick. While Sith insert their will over the force there are those that will try to control you.

Studying how the mind of a master manipulator, studying criminology, and understanding others helps guard Sith Shadows. I encourage the students to play around with it themselves and focus on a few lessons that they wish to learn. You are studying darkness after all, embrace it yet control the descent. You will start to see how the experienced adepts influence their environment and others. Cults are something be careful of because some sith environments are cults. If you find yourself in one either a infiltrate and report or silently walk away using the shield to quietly slip out.

Over the years I have been involved in many different incarnations of Sith Realism. Six to date, two of which I was a founding member. All but a couple of these are now gone. While some have been helpful, or interesting to say the least, many have had some severe issues that should be avoided.



"A few questions to ask yourself before joining any Sith organization:

-Leadership: Avoid the cult of the sycophant. Sure in the fictional universe the Sith all bow down to a Dark Lord, or an Emperor. Ask yourself, what good is this kind of behavior in the real world?

-Is the leadership considered never wrong? How do they handle being corrected? -Does the leadership claim to have grandiose powers, or secret knowledge that you must bow to attain? That is a cult. -Lore vs. Teachings: Does the Sith organization you belong to bring valuable help and real life teachings to the Order, or do they have a focus on the fiction? Fiction and Lore can provide great parables, and metaphors for real life, but overly emphasizing fictional aspects of the Sith is just roleplay.-

Us vs. Them Mentality: If hating Jedi is a central theme you might just be in a cult. The merit of an organization should stand on its own without polarizing rhetoric. -Does your organization label people traitors for participating in similar groups? If so, you are in a cult. -How does your Sith organization treat people that left the group? Is there no legitimate reason to leave? Are former followers always considered wrong in leaving, negative, or even evil? Again, this sounds more like a cult.

-Rank and title: Is there a clear path to attain rank and title in the organization, or are arbitrary judgements and favoritism the only way to rank up? -Does your Sith organization demand money to keep any rank or title that you have attained?-Most important of all, does the organization that you belong to hold your empowerment as an individual to be the highest goal?"-Darth Venger

"The fool will hate you for correcting them while the Experienced Adept will take correction and thank them for doing so."-Wise saying.