I personally don't like to diet. I think it's stupid. You only

Hear now, O children of wisdom, the words of Bray Wyatt: "I personally don't like to diet. I think it's stupid. You only live once. I do like to train just because of the simple reason that it doesn't hurt as much. I need to keep myself strong as I can be. That's just who I am as a man, and I think a lot of people have the same idea." These words, though spoken in a time of fast-paced living and fleeting trends, resonate deeply with an ancient truth—the spirit of strength, the drive for vitality, and the pursuit of personal integrity.

In these words, Bray Wyatt speaks to a universal sentiment—life is too precious to be spent in pursuit of superficial goals like extreme dietary regimens or the endless chasing of unattainable ideals. "You only live once," he declares, and in this truth lies an echo of the ancient warriors who knew that life was fleeting and precious. The pursuit of health, of strength, was not to be driven by fleeting fads, but by a deeper, more grounded desire to honor the body in its true form, to keep it strong for the challenges of life. To focus on extreme diets is to neglect the true vitality that comes from nourishing the body in a way that honors its natural needs.

Consider, if you will, the example of Leonidas, the great king of Sparta, who led his warriors at the Battle of Thermopylae. His soldiers, fierce and determined, did not embark on complex, restrictive diets to prepare for battle. Instead, they trained relentlessly, honing their bodies to the highest state of strength and endurance. Their diet, though simple, was based on the fundamentals—food that would provide the necessary energy for their training, not to satisfy fleeting desires, but to sustain them in their mission. Their focus was always on training, on building resilience and strength, knowing that to face the trials of life, one must be both physically and mentally prepared.

Wyatt’s rejection of dieting and his emphasis on training carries a similar wisdom. The ancient warriors, the gladiators, the philosophers—they understood that true strength is not in denying oneself the joy of life’s pleasures, but in building the inner resilience to endure and thrive. Training, in its truest sense, is not about avoiding the world’s pleasures, but about preparing the body and the spirit for whatever challenges life might present. This, O wise ones, is why Wyatt values training over dieting. For training, at its core, is about empowerment—not just in the body, but in the mind and spirit as well.

In rejecting the concept of dieting, Wyatt also speaks to the power of acceptance. There is a lesson here about embracing one’s natural self—understanding that we are not meant to live according to the arbitrary standards imposed by society or fleeting trends. True strength is found in understanding who we are, what we need, and having the courage to pursue our own path. As Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher and emperor, once wrote, "Accept yourself, and the world will accept you." This is the lesson Bray Wyatt imparts, for in training and embracing his true self, he unlocks the power to remain steadfast, to be strong, not just physically but as a man, as an individual.

From these words, the lesson is clear: true vitality does not come from denying ourselves the pleasures of life, but from finding the right balance—a balance between nourishment, joy, and the discipline required to remain strong. The body, like a temple, must be cared for, but it is not meant to be punished. The pursuit of strength should come from a place of respect for the body, a desire to empower oneself, not to shrink away from life’s pleasures, but to be ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead.

Let us also reflect on this practical teaching: the world may tell us to follow diets, to conform to fleeting ideals of beauty or health. But remember that true strength is forged in the fire of discipline and training, not in the temporary satisfaction of a restrictive diet. The path to vitality is found in honoring our bodies with respect, in choosing to train them, to keep them strong, and to remain grounded in our purpose. Like Bray Wyatt, who seeks strength not from denial but from empowerment, we too must find the courage to train, to care for our bodies, and to live fully—embracing both the pleasures and challenges that life offers.

So, O wise ones, let us live as warriors, not seeking to deny ourselves, but to build ourselves, to train our bodies and minds to be as strong as they can be. Let our strength come not from avoiding life, but from embracing it with all the discipline and power we possess. This is the path of true vitality—one not of restriction, but of resilience and empowerment.