Stoking the Fire Within

[Laurence]

Stoking the Fire Within
Awakening the Inner Warrior

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.

Source:DailyOM Website

♥~Walking together as Love, Light & Awareness~♥

Laurence

[laughlight]

Oh L! You must have been ringing within...I cited you yesterday to a young woman on LW who said I wasn't a warrior, either [she had just told an un-warrior she wasn't a warrior]. lol. This Teacher said warrior meant fight. So old ellen decided to actually look up the definition after I explained to her not only how much I wished you were still on LW [so I could refer her to your wit&wisdom lol] but your distinction betw Worker v. Warrior. Long story short -- I AM a warrior. I appreciate this message. I totally catch your drift....wishing everyone well who needs warriorness. And indeed all women do....ALL women do. Every mother's child needs the skills...every mother's child. I hope to help be an example for my grandgirls..Namaste. I love you. xxxooo ellen

[AngelClaire]

Thank you Laurece for another exellent post.

[Laurence]

Hi Tone, We are one, I thought you may relate to this..........On this day of your life, I believe God wants you to know...

....that there will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That
will be the beginning.
Louis L'Amour said that, and he was right. We must let it go. All of it. It will look as if your life is over, and that everything you have worked for has collapsed.
Actually, its construction will have just begun.
It is so trite, I know, but I must say it anyway. I have to say it.
"For every door that closes, there is another that opens." This is the door you have been looking for...but you could not hope to find it while you were locked behind the first one.

[Energyflows]

You are my warrior role model, Laurence. Today I have indeed been acting out my lightwarrior archetype. Much love and light to you dear friend.