THE R COMPLEX / THINKING LIKE A REPTILIAN
The reptilian brain, or R complex is the most ancient part of our brain and exists within all the animals of our planet earth. It is the part of the brain responsible for our most basic of needs and desires. It is the last remaining remnant of our reptilian genetic origin, and is a vital part of the reptilianist's thinking process. Our most primal urges are controlled and manifested by this part of the brain, and the more we understand this, the more we can understand, and learn to embrace its effects on our productivity as reptilianists.
Reptilian Traits and behaviors that govern our code of ethics.
Territory -
Our desire to establish and protect our territory (or home) is a deeply rooted trait of the R complex. If you aren't willing to establish your territory then you are not in touch with the reptilian way of thinking. It is this ancient ideal that has allowed for many species of the animal kingdom to survive the test of time. We protect our family with extreme care and vigilance to ensure that the bloodline will carry on into the next era. Territory can also be construed as the things that we own or are a part of; such as: Money, family, land, food, home, social groups, etc. As a reptilianist you should protect your nest (home) and eggs (valuable possessions) with infinite seriousity and be ready to defend on impulse when it becomes threatened.
Sex -
The survival of our species depends on our ability to procreate. This is one our most basic needs as human beings, and all living things for that matter. The primal urge to have sex stems directly from the R complex. We never shun or look down on those who feel and excersize this urge, but rather treat them with honor and respect for continuing the propagation of our species. It should always be consensual , safe, and by adults only.
Greed -
We are born selfish and greedy from the start. We are taught by our parents to share, and be considerate, based on further evolutions of the brain and their respective hemispheres, but the primal urge of greed remains deeply intact. We have an ancient lust for pleasuring ourselves that should be accepted and recognized as a thing of beauty. When we save money to buy a house, car, or other investment we are being acceptive of our own selfish needs. We may even tell ourselves that this is something that will also benefit family members or friends, and that its not selfish. The reality is that love for family and friends equals a deeply seeded affirmation that our species will survive through our doings. The desire to acquire more things (money, love, lust, food, shelter, sex, etc.) in order to satisfy our own individual comfort levels is one of the traits of the R Complex. Embrace these selfish needs and desires, and may it bring you to a state of divine happiness when you achieve the level that was originally manifested.
Reflection / Mirroring -
The ability to copy or mirror someone's attitude, maneurisms, style, or slang is a strength that originates in the R complex. This strength can be used for a positive gain in the sense that you may be furthering your bond with people who are successful in life, and who may be able to help bring you to the next level. It could also work as a tool of defense, and the time could be right to mimic and dissappear into a crowd or surrounding environment. Like a chameleon, we are able to emulate our environment and blend when needed. It can also be used as a means of probing for information that may be desired. If someone states to you that they are having a bad day, and you feel like probing further into the matter you might try saying something like "So what you're saying is that you've had a stressful day"? This will most likely and naturally lead the person into giving out more information on the subject. By reframing the original statement back at them in the form of a question you can obtain what would otherwise be guarded information. Some animals of the reptile kingdom can blend and change their skin coloration to match that of its surroundings. This is an ancient form of reflection that can be integrated into our daily lives as reptilianists.
Obssesive compulsive -
We can't help but to repeat situations that have proven to work for us, and perform daily tasks and rituals that work for us on a day to day basis. The daily routines that we feel are necessary each day to perform keep us sharp and provide an opportunity to master that ritualistic trait to its full capacity. The person who feels it necessary to lift weights each day as a part of their daily ritual will eventually grow big and strong through the mastery of their actions. When we repeat actions that make us happy, we are calm and stress free; allowing our reptilian brain to function at a high level without being inhibited or distracted. You may have a ritual that involves listening to the radio every morning on your way to work. This is the Reptilian part of the brain that is manifesting that ritualistic urge. These daily patterns allow for the individual to fine tune their life into what works for them on a daily basis through repetitive action. The crocodile is one of the oldest species, and has been around since the dinosaurs.
Through its genetic traits and daily patterns the crocodile has survived the test of time simply by repeating what it has done for thousands of years. Being an obssessive compulsive person is completely natural and is a trait that is a part of our reptilian ancestry.
Awareness / Reaction -
The reptile species is always aware of its surroundings, and alsways scans the vicinity for escape routes and methods of defense. The lizard moves fast and efficiently and is able to make split second decisions in order to avoid death, capture, or disaster. Have you ever tried to catch a lizard? Most likely they moved from your grasp with extreme speed even before your hand could get close enough to grab it, This is because the lizard is always on the look out for what is coming next. This ability to solve problems quickly as they are happening is highly praised amongst reptilianists. By using this reptilian behavior we can walk into a new environment and instantly identify possible threats, escape routes, and objects that may serve as an aid in defensive situations, The reptilianist is always aware of its surroundings at all times, thus the individual can use it's environment to an advantage as needed.
Loyalty / Respect -
The reptilianist should always conduct themselves with a deep respect to all laws, living creatures, plants, and animals of each respective location. Each species of animal has it's own rules, boundaries, and limitations that are engrained and fit into a tightly woven picture of nature's own ritual. By respecting opposing views, boundaries, and laws that govern our own respective area (country, state, providence, etc.) ; we can avoid unnecessary confrontations which will inevitably lead to a much longer lasting happiness, life, and help to strengthen the shell of each individualized nest egg. Laws are established through logical routines that have become standard practice. Breaking the law is not a trait of the Reptilianist and should be frowned upon. Afterall, since man is motivated by urges of his reptilian brain, the laws of men and each government should be respected as a way to pay tribute to logical, rational, and sensible ideals that have been ritualized into a code of ethics; rationalized by the R Complex. A high respect to the code of ethics is what will keep the reptilianist smart, aware, and will instill a sense of logical reaction when put into various situations, The R complex is at the core of what creates our value system, and a belief system in which we live by.
