(Madisyn Taylor)
The human soul is dynamic, adapting readily to the changing conditions we encounter as time marches unerringly forward. Though we may use a single set of characteristics to define ourselves, we slip easily into contradictory roles when circumstances necessitate doing so.
When we feel called to explore the way of the warrior, we may feel a strong sense of dismay because we have no wish to disavow ourselves of our softer side. Yet embracing the warrior spirit is not a matter of denying gentleness or compassion, all human beings embody all traits to some degree, and seemingly contradictory aspects can coexist peacefully within us. We can exhibit strength without sacrificing tenderness precisely because both are elements of the self and both have a role to play in the complexity of existence.
Balance is the key that unlocks the door of peaceable coexistence where opposing characteristics of the self are concerned. The warrior spirit, when allowed free reign, is overpowering and all-consuming. Our inner warriors are ready to react instantly to conflict, chaos, and confusion. The warrior may be nourished by raw emotions with the potential to cause us to lash out.
Your inner warrior is one source of strength you can draw upon in times of great need. When you employ your warrior spirit thoughtfully, it manifests itself as clarity, focus, determination, courage, constancy, and an unflappable zest for life. The warrior views roadblocks as evolutionary opportunities and is not afraid to pursue a purpose. Exploring this unique side of yourself is a means of broadening your reality so you can internalize mindfulness while meeting life's challenges with an intensity of spirit that never wavers.
My Thoughts:
I am one of those that has a long fuse, and although it takes a lot to get it to light, once lit … stand well back. My wrath is wielded indiscriminately. Once I see red, everyone in my path that has triggered the flame is a fair target. That said, once I have had my loud and noisy say, the anger is gone. I am not the type to seethe for hours or brood on the outburst. Once done it is over.
This has got me thinking about what causes such a reaction in me.
Mostly it is a straw-that-broke-the-camels-back type of thing. I find that the little things in life that irk me are just dealt with as I go along, but it is when the same things are happening over and over again that really gets to me. Then, to all around I seem to lose the plot over the simplest of things, but what they do not realise is that it is a combination of those simple things that have accumulated to more than I can take.
I expect though … I am not unique in this way of reacting.