Awakening The Inner Warrior

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Awakening

The Inner Warrior

Stoking The Fire Within

 

There are certain personality archetypes that we all carry within us, such

as the inner child, the lover, and the mother. Some of these archetypes

present themselves strongly, while others lay fallow. For example, there is

an inner warrior in each one of us, but in some of us this warrior is

underdeveloped to the point that we are unable to stand up for ourselves,

even when necessary. There can be many reasons for this. We may have grown

up with a parent whose warrior aspect was overdeveloped, and we responded by

repressing ours completely. On the other hand, we may have grown up with

parents in whom this aspect was dormant, so we never learned to awaken it in

ourselves.

 

A warrior is someone with the strength to stand up for what he or she

believes; someone who perseveres in the face of challenges and obstacles;

someone who speaks and acts in the service of an ideal; someone who protects

those who are too weak to fight for themselves. Regardless of the reasons

for an underdeveloped inner warrior, you may begin to notice the lack of its

fiery, protective presence and wish to awaken it. You may need to stand up

for yourself in a certain relationship or situation, or you may have a

vision you want to realize, and you know you will need the courage, energy,

and strength of a warrior to succeed. Similarly, if you find that you often

feel scared, anxious, or powerless, rousing this sleeping ally may be just

the antidote you need.

 

One excellent way to cultivate the presence of your inner warrior is to

choose a role model who embodies the qualities of bravery, strength, and

vitality. This person could be a character in a myth, movie, or book, or a

historical or living person you admire. Simply close your eyes each day and

contemplate the quality of energy that attracts you to this person, knowing

that the same potential lives within you. Confirm for yourself that you are

capable of handling this energy responsibly, and stoke the fire of your own

inner courage.

 

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