The Triskelion by Definition
By: Bro. Mitchell L. Flores, MDG

To understand profoundly the absolute significance of
our being a Triskelion is of vital importance in the
attainment of our goal for supremacy.  We defined
Triskelion as “the conglomeration of the three (3)
Dynamic Forces, which aims to conquer the Universe”.
As we can see, there are two parts of our definition,
first is that the Triskelion is “the conglomeration of
the 3 Dynamic Forces”, and the second part is that “it
aims to conquer the Universe”.

The first part has a very clear message that in order
to be called a Triskelion, you must therefore possess
the three (3) Dynamic Forces, which are the FORTIS,
VOLUNTAS, & FRATERNITAS.  It will also mean that the
absence of any of the three immediately indicates
incompleteness of being a Triskelion. So in order to
have a complete grasp of our being, let us try to
comprehend the 3 Dynamic Forces.

FORTIS is Fortitude or the highest form of strength
that will enable us to surpass all sorts of problem
and challenges.  It is therefore the Strength of the
Mind, Body, and Spirit.  So in order to attain FORTIS,
we must first avoid all the things that can possibly
damage the Mind, the Body, and the Spirit.  Knowledge,
skills, talents, and optimism shall strengthen the
Mind.  That is why we are strongly encouraged to study
hard not only in school but in life as well.  The same
reason why we are restricted to take illegal drugs and
substances because they literally destroy the Mind.
On the other hand, the Body shall be strengthened by
proper nourishment, exercise and workout. Now how
about our Spirit?  What can possibly strengthen our
Spirit?  Well, as far as I know, only a strong Faith
in GOD can strengthen the Spirit.  That is why, it is
very important for a Triskelion to believe in GOD,
because without GOD, our Spirit will never be strong.

VOLUNTAS is Freewill, but not absolute freewill.  In
order for VOLUNTAS to be considered a dynamic force
then it has to be construed positively.  So it has to
be bounded by Rules and Laws; it has to be bounded by
the Tenets and Code of Conduct.  We must always
remember that in the exercise of our Voluntas, it must
always result to the advantage and development of our
beloved Fraternity.  It also means that we are free to
do the things according to our individual skills,
talents, and capabilities, for the betterment of our
Fraternity.  That’s why we said that we tolerate
individual differences among ourselves if and only if
such differences are not detrimental to our
Fraternity.  This is the same way to understand our
Tenet # 3.

FRATERNITAS is Brotherhood, but in order for it to be
a dynamic force, then it has to be construed as
Universal Brotherhood.  The Fraternity is our training
ground on how to become a brother not only among
Triskelions but also to everyone else.  That’s why we
believe that man is a brother unto man.  So therefore,
if we are to treat other people as brothers, then the
more we should treat our fellow Triskelions as
brothers.  More importantly, if we are to treat our
fellow Triskelions as our brothers, then the more we
should treat our real brothers.  I emphasized this
matter because I know of some Brods who are so kind
with fellow Triskelions but do not treat their real
brothers well at home; and this is definitely
improper.  Fraternitas must first be practiced at
home.

Now we have defined the three (3) Dynamic Forces, and
it is our very duty to fulfill them.  So if we want to
become a true Triskelion, then we need to possess the
3 Dynamic Forces, then that’s the time that we are
ready to conquer the Universe; the second part of our
definition.

What do we mean when saying to conquer the Universe?
Are we to become space navigators to conquer the
Universe?  Of course, that’s not what it means.  This
must not be taken literally.  The conquest that we are
trying to achieve is the gaining of sympathy; the
sympathy of the Universe.  But before we deal with the
Universe, let us deal first with the world.  Let us
first gain the sympathy of the world.  But before
dealing with the world, let us first gain the sympathy
of our Country.  But before dealing with our Country,
let us first gain the sympathy of our immediate
community.  But before the others, let us first gain
the sympathy of our immediate Family.  We already
heard a lot of complaints from parents of the brods,
and most often the brods would tell us to ignore their
parents because they just dislike their sons to be
members of a fraternity.  Or they would say that their
parents hate the Fraternity.  Well, well, well, I
disagree with it completely.  I don’t believe that
parents hate the Fraternity.  What they truly hate is
the attitude and behavior of their children.  The
fraternity was just dragged into it.  Just try to be
good at home and do well in your studies, then your
parents will stop hating our fraternity.  If you are
not used to wash the dishes, then try doing it now.
Do your own laundry as well and the other house
chores, and see for yourself what will happen.   That
is why we need to change in order to gain the trust
and confidence of our family, and the best way to do
that is to follow our Tenets and Code Conduct.  This
can’t be done overnight.  It is a life-long struggle,
but we need to start somewhere, and we can start right
now.   Life is our only chance in achieving the
completeness of our being Triskelions.  So while we
live, let us strive to live the Triskelion Way of
Life.

The Triskelion is the conglomeration of the three (3)
Dynamic Forces, which aims to conquer the Universe.
Now we see, that conquering the Universe is simply to
conquer ourselves.