Path of the Warrior

In today’s society we are told to be quiet, listen, and don’t make waves. In some situations this is a perfectly find attribute. In fact, we have lost the art of true communication where we actually listen to understand and come to comprise, respect, and trust each other even with differing view points. This particular post is not about the communication aspect that we as a culture need to develop; however, it is about the warrior within each one of us that has been pushed down and hidden.

Warriors lived by a code of that set them apart from others in society. They defended their homelands, fought for those who could night fight for themselves, brought justice when justice was needed, banded together and fought and protected as one. These men and women are still around today in different forms and fashions. They may not have swords, weapons, armor, and other tools of war; however, they wield their weapons through pen and paper, blogs, politics, community service, volunteering, denying their need to be right but to make this world a better place. Just like those of the days gone by they live by a code of integrity, honor, humility, discipline, compassion, unity, and honesty.

These warriors are scientist searching for the cure of some many diseases that affect children, adults, and the elderly. They provide shelter for those who need to be protected from abusive relationships. They provide protection when they are not respected. They get up regardless of what others say and think and do to them; they get up and set out to do their best for the task that they have been charged with.

These are people that are admired throughout history and we hear their stories as they have been canonized in books of history. Yet, here we are on our own paths and feeling like we are not warriors and that we can not be these men and women of yesterday today. That is not the truth. Many of these warriors have had their own struggles and obstacles; yet they still chose to get up and fight every day and protect every day.

You see, a warriors number one goal in my opinion is to let the inner warrior out and fight for what you believe in. This by no means that you have to be violent; however, you can use the strength of your self to defeat the evils within and outside. There are many people that are warriors and they do not realize that they are. These are people that have been bullied, abused, tossed aside, ridiculed, defeated, and demeaned. Some of these things may not be attributed to you; however, you are still a warrior. You have the power to fight and overcome any situation that you have come across throughout your life.

Have you ever stopped and looked back at your life and said wow I made it through it. That my friend is a warrior. A person who has seen adversity and made it through. As I sit here I am going through a battle and correcting the mistakes I have made. I refuse to let someone dictate who I am and that this mountain can not be climbed and conquered. That is a warrior.

You may be getting bullied at school, work, from family, or friends. You have the chose to stand up for yourself and not retaliate or get made but to share hope and love back to those that bully you. They are trying to dominate you and tell you are worthless. You can take that power away from them by knowing your worth and showing love. In some situations, you just walk away. However; if you retaliate then they have won counter their negative with positives about them. That my friends is a warrior.

Now if the situation is more violent in nature defend yourself and call the proper authorities. If the assault you that is a crime and the punishment for their actions should be held accountable for. To those women and men that are being abused by a spouse, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, or anyone other category. You have the power to get out and stand up for yourself. Reach out to organizations that are there for you to get out and to be protected. Seek the therapist to conquer the damage.

To those who know something is wrong within their mental and emotional state and you have reached out to a therapist, support group, AA, NA, PTSD support groups, and whatever may be plaguing you from allowing the inner warrior to come out. You are to be encouraged as you are moving in the paths of warriors conquering the evil within and coming out stronger and better than you were yesterday.

Find your voice and your strength. Protect yourself and then you can protect others. Let your warrior come out and the change in your immediate world will change. Yes there are warriors that go at it alone; however, most in history had other warriors fighting alongside them for victory. Find your clan of warriors and fight!

Be Bold! Be Courageous! Be Fearless!