The War Within

My boys,

There's a battle happening inside you every single day.

Most people don't see it. Most people don't talk about it.

But it's always there.

And if you don't become aware of it—

It will control you.

There are forces inside every human being that, if left unchecked, will slowly destroy them.

Pride. Greed. Lust. Envy. Gluttony. Wrath. Sloth.

The seven deadly sins.

Not as ideas—

But as patterns.

As habits.

As daily decisions.

Most people are fighting one…

Or several…

Every single day.

And the truth is—

They don't disappear.

You don't "beat" them once and move on.

You manage them.

You stay aware of them.

You keep them in check.

Every day.

Because the moment you forget—

They creep in.

Quietly.

Pride tells you you don't need to listen anymore.

Greed tells you what you have isn't enough.

Envy tells you someone else's life is better than yours.

Wrath tells you to react instead of respond.

Sloth tells you to wait instead of act.

And little by little—

They start shaping your life without you realizing it.

That's why strength is not about perfection.

It's about awareness.

It's about catching yourself in real time.

And choosing differently.

At Backyard Brew,

This shows up in the smallest things.

How we treat people. How we respond under pressure. How we stay disciplined when no one is watching.

Because excellence is not one big decision—

It's thousands of small ones.

And every one of those decisions

Is a choice between who you could become—

And who you're slipping into.

So I want you to understand this—

You are not above these things.

No one is.

But you can become someone who is aware enough to manage them.

To fight them.

To choose better.

Every single day.

That's what makes you strong.

Not avoiding the battle—

But showing up for it.

Again and again.

I love you.

— Baba

Moral of the story: Strength isn't about eliminating your weaknesses—it's about staying aware enough to manage them daily.

Question for you: Which part of yourself are you feeding… and which part are you fighting?

Disclaimer: This story reflects real experiences and philosophies behind Backyard Brew. It is shared to inspire perspective and intention.

Author: R. Solace