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.