Knightly lifestyle ideas. Part 3
• Stained glass windows with medieval ornaments, crosses and flowers
• Listening to the epic ballads and medieval tunes during your travels
• Have such a voice that can both sing a lullaby to a child and deliver a fierce speech on the eve of battle
• Build up your tolerance for extreme temperatures and weather conditions
• Become a patron of the local arts and businesses
• Traditional thoughtful gestures: hold the door, give up the seat and offer the coat. Not just with a partner, but with everyone
• Throw a medieval-inspired feast with your neighbors allies, featuring game meats, cheeses, bread, mead and wine
• Ardent declarations of undying love under the moonlight
• Create and uphold traditions amongst your kin that champion virtue, kindness and generosity
• Thick velvet drapes around your bed
• Mastering the ways of defending yourself and your loved ones in a street fight
• Punctuality is the politeness of kings and knights alike, thus strive to always be on time as a show of respect
• Have your beloved fall asleep on your lap
• Dress yourself in natural fabrics like linen, cotton or wool. For special occasions — fur, velvet and silk
• Use the privileges you possess to uphold the rights of those who do not share them
• A leather utility belt to hold all your supplies for long journeys
• Wear thy scars proudly, for they tell an epic tale of all your perilous battles and moments of glory
• Encourage others to be better not by words, but by setting a personal example
• Incorporate various military techniques in your daily life, e.g. layering clothes for harsh climate or controlled breathing
• Bring a gift of fine spirits or a foreign delicacy when visiting someone's home
• Upon mastering a craft, become a mentor for the youngsters wishing to learn your trade
• And above all, remain positive against all odds. Let hope be thine armour, and optimism be thy flaming sword to wield against the forces of cynicism, hatred and despair
