Since the dawn of time, it has been the Higher Man’s mission to make the world, or at least their corner of it, a good place for all those who reside within it. A place where justice, health, and benevolence triumph under a higher order. We have lost track of this mission.

We are adrift on the unpredictable oceans of history, trying to hold on amidst the violent waves cast upon us by the storm that is the modern world. We are clinging to the wreckage of civilization, looking for fellow idealists, likewise trying to outlast their predicament. Although the storm has pushed us away from one another,  we remain united by a shared devotion to tradition, honor, and the timeless values that have forged civilizations.

In an age consumed by hollow ideologies and moral relativism, we must stand as an unyielding force against the decay of truth and virtue. We must reject the fleeting trends of this age, and instead embrace the enduring wisdom of our forebears and the boundless potential of the human spirit. With unwavering purpose, we strive to uphold meaning, order, and tradition within our lives, and try to restore it to the world around us.

It is a struggle too many of us fight alone, and too many have been lost to the waves. We must reach for each other and continue this noble pursuit—together. As together we carry the torch so that one day we may light the fire of civilization anew.

To contribute to a civilization worthy of our highest ideals, we must begin with ourselves. Each day presents a choice: to be carried along by the empty currents of modernity or to stand firm in the pursuit of truth, virtue, and the good. As Christ taught, we are called to be the light of the world, a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. Thus, we must embody wisdom and righteousness, ordering our lives according to reason and faith, so that we may serve as exemplars to others. By consciously directing our attention, time, and energy toward the cultivation of virtue, we reject the cycle of indulgence and despair that plagues the modern world and instead choose the narrow path that leads to higher things.

Our mission takes shape through the actions of individuals guided by reason and conscience, those who, like the philosophers of yore, see beyond the illusions of the age and seek the eternal forms of truth, beauty, and justice. You surely recognize that the world, in its present state, is disordered—not by fate, but by the choices of men who have turned away from wisdom. Yet, as the wise remind us, change is inevitable; what remains within our power is to shape that change with virtue and purpose. Whether the coming transformation descends into further ruin or rises toward renewal depends entirely on our willingness to act as stewards of what is good, true, and beautiful.

At the heart of this mission is the creation of a true community, a polis in the Platonic sense, governed not by fleeting passions but by wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice. This Eutopian vision—rooted in tradition, discipline, and faith—will stand as both sanctuary and beacon, drawing others to its light and inspiring transformation beyond its borders. This task cannot be achieved by solitary striving, but must come to fruition through collective effort. It can be compared to a body, in which each member has a distinct but essential role. Likewise, success depends not only on individual virtue but on your ability to unite, harmonizing strengths and gifts to build something greater than what we would otherwise be able to do by ourselves.

To answer this call and find true unity, you must discard the superficial identities imposed upon us by the world. Race, nationality, social status, or fleeting ideological labels must make way for a shared devotion to truth and virtue, allowing us transcend the artificial divisions of identity politics, recognizing that what binds us is not material but spiritual: a common reverence for the eternal, an unshaken commitment to righteousness, and a will to shape the world in accordance with divine order.

Though we dwell within the ruins of a civilization that has lost its soul, we do not conform to its ways. Instead, we stand apart, forging a new path—one rooted in the timeless virtues of faith, wisdom, and brotherhood. We seek those who have glimpsed the emptiness of modern existence and long for something real—those willing to cast off the shackles of decadence and dedicate themselves to a higher calling. You surely see, that though the world as it is may be crumbling, from its wreckage, a new world will be built. Let us go forth together, planting the seeds of a brighter future by cultivating a noble way of life, bound by purpose, strengthened by discipline, and sustained by community. The time for compromise has passed. The time to act is now.

Make it your business to draw out the best in others by being an examplar yourself.

Epictetus