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.
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