Changes and Turnings in Life

In the journey of Life, the choices of others and our own choices make the quick or gradual turns or twists along the path that we choose to walk.  Often the real source of inner stress comes from one's doubting a certain choice or having second thoughts such as "could things have been better if I did this?" or "did I do the right thing in that moment of time?" or "have I actually thought through this?"  Such questions haunt one's mind to endless self made arguments that lead to inner conflicts and an emotional drain that makes one feel useless via deprivation of motivation or willpower.

Yet the Warrior for all of his/her virtues and attributes, the Warrior is still a human being.  Any notion of a cold, heartless killing machine is simply nonsense.  The Warrior is human, so therefore he/she can feel every emotion.  Yet the question is asked: "How does the Warrior react to these emotions or second thoughts?"  The answer is the following:


The Warrior a human being that distinguishes him or herself by complete control of mind, emotions and actions.  What this means is that the Warrior is neither impulsive nor easily given to the sway of emotions based on the choices of other people, life circumstances or the emptiness of desires unfulfilled. 

This control of the Warrior's mind is achieved through the mental processes of Reason and Logic that overrules the emotions to maintain the balance between mind and body.  The goal of the processes is not a subjugation of emotions but rather an exercise in mental prowess and emotional stability which is vital in the process of making the decision as response to the emotion. 

One will ask the question: "What is the overall goal of all of this?"  The answer is a complete, balanced mental response to the emotion that comes as an attack on the Warrior's mind.  This process does not exclude the emotions that arise from within the mind whether in meditation or witnessing a positive moment in life.  What must be understood is that this process is a safeguard against negative emotions will if left unchecked will destroy the mind from within. 

Awareness and vigilance against negative emotions and it's impact is one aspect of the Warrior's mind when dealing with sudden changes in life or in living conditions.  This can be extended into how the Warrior deals with loss of family, friends, loved ones, melancholy, unfulfilled hopes or dreams, lost love, relationship breakups, arguments, verbal fights and much more.  But what cannot be excluded is also dealing with the after effects of a fight, a self defense scenario, defensive living, dealing with corrupt people, dealing with memories of battered bodies or witnessing death. 

All of these scenarios that I have detailed here is not an elucidation of psychology, but rather an explanation of how the Warrior's mind works to give the right response to an emotional attack or when dealing with the complexities of life. 


The goal of the process is not just emotional stability and giving a reasoned response to the negative emotion,it is also mental clarity that helps bring peace when the decision is made.  This clarity removes second thoughts or doubts that often plague people. 

When dealing with the complex scenes of life, the Warrior is rooted in Reason, Logic, Warrior Wisdom, Vision, Purpose, Noble Cause so that when he/she makes a decision; the decision is based on Virtue and not on emotions or on feelings that are induced by peer pressure or doubts.  The Warrior seeks Wisdom in all things and rules his/her actions by the standard of Wisdom.  This is what brings assurance and peace to the Warrior's mind.  For when the mind makes a complete and sound decision, there is no room for doubts or second thoughts. 

The power of the mind is a powerful weapon, use it with Wisdom Brave Warrior.

Silence - Wisdom's Mark

There is a saying "Silence is the mark of Wisdom."  Upon first glance, it will sound like an incomplete sentence or a vague thought.  Yet when considering Warrior Wisdom, this saying holds much weight and as thought food. 

What I mean by this is that the act of being silent is one of many signs that an individual has Inner Wisdom.  Inner Wisdom is simply the knowledge of moral and ethical excellence as seen in action and choice of words.  Why did I say choice of words?  It is a sign of good upbringing and high manners when one chooses carefully his/her words in conversation. 

Refined speech is not just having a high level grammar or having the knowledge of big words in the English language.  Rather refined speech on an ethical/moral level means that the individual knows how to control his/her tongue and states words that are balanced with wisdom and discernment. 

If one were to have the ability of refined speech, does such as individual need to speak much?  The answer to that question is no.  Why no?  A mouth that does not have any boundary in regards to speech can be a danger to people if not more so to oneself.  The vice of a loose tongue is the reason why the individual with refined speech does not speak much, but rather speaks only when the occasion calls for it.  If one were to speak words full of kindness and encouragement, that is a good thing to do if not a better use of one's speech. 


For the Modern Warrior, all of this does apply to his/her speech.  For words based on the virtues of Loyalty, Honor, Sagacity must be the only thing that comes out of the Warrior's mouth.  If there is no need for the Warrior to speak, silence is then a virtue in action.  However, the silence is not a sign of incompetency or fear of speaking one's mind.  Rather the silence is an action based on Discernment, Prudence and Inner Wisdom. 

Silence is both mark and action for the Inner Wisdom with the Warrior.