Tending the Realm

The Mature King tends his entire realm—not just the parts he enjoys or finds interesting, but everything that falls under his care. He pays attention to all aspects of his domain, ensuring nothing is neglected. This care creates a realm that flourishes.

The Tyrant focuses only on what serves his ego or interests, letting other parts of the realm deteriorate. The Victim is overwhelmed by the scope of his realm and neglects everything. The Mature King tends the whole with steady, consistent care.

Tending the realm requires:

Know what's happening: The King knows what's happening in all parts of his realm. He doesn't focus only on what's urgent or interesting.

Give regular attention: The King tends his realm consistently, not when crisis demands it. He prevents problems through steady care.

Set priorities: The King knows what needs attention when. He doesn't try to do everything at once but addresses what's most important.

Delegate: The King enlists others to help tend the realm. He doesn't try to do everything himself.

Maintain what works: The King maintains what's working rather than fixing only what's broken. He preserves health rather than treating only disease.

Adapt: The King adjusts his care as the realm's needs change. What worked before may not work now.

A realm might include family, business, property, community involvement, personal health, spiritual practice, and more. The King doesn't neglect any domain because another seems more pressing. He tends the whole.

This doesn't mean the King does everything himself or gives equal time to everything. It means he's aware of all his responsibilities and ensures each gets proper attention, whether through his own effort or by delegating to others.

The King who tends his realm creates a domain where everything flourishes because nothing is neglected.