Are
you a true 21st Century warrior ? You might be surprized.
After
class last night, we were having a chat about people perception of
what a warrior is. Going by the Internet there a number of people who
would have you believe their some type of hybrid of Spartacus
and Bruce Lee patrolling the highways at night protecting the
innocent, and heading off to battles and wars at a moment notice lol
Those very same guys are probably tucked up in bed this morning
having a nice snooze, with mammy down stairs making the breakfast, a
far cry from their internet identity.
But in reality, is that how you
see a warrior ? A walking collection of weapons, 6 pack, long hair,
muscle bound, cool and collective it's no wonder many men find
themselves in a rut, frustrated and depressed. This type of warrior
may have lived in the past, but today that image only really exist
for most of us in our xbox / t.v. digi box or somewhere in the back
of your mind.
A warrior of 2013 comes in many forms, he / she
may be the Father / Mother who reaches out and comforts his child,
holding his hand or giving a hug to surround the child with love and
support. He goes to work, his new battlefield and deals with all
kinds of pressure for prob little money or thanks, but he continues
for he has to support his family. A warrior today deals with the
pressure of having to pay crippling mortgages and banks. The raiding
hordes of yesterday replace with men in grey suits. The warrior
continues as he has to keep a roof over his family. A warrior today
supports his partner, with companionship, each looking after each
other needs, dealing with each and every issue together. A warrior
today looks after his community, helping neighbours, friends,
becoming active part of his local community and a integral though
smal lpart of his country needs, he still pays his active part. A
warrior today tries to live a good life by showing honesty, empathy
and compassion, he tries his best, and when he makes a mistakes, he
get up, dust himself down and tries again.
So where are
these warriors? Well you may be one of them, We are surrounded by
them, they are the nurses, the shop keepers, the teachers, the
farmers, the club coach. They are Fathers and Mothers. They are
friends, you call in the middle of the night. They are even the
lollipop woman, who helps your child cross the road. We are all
warriors inside, each of us have a role to live and an important part
to play, and even though you may not know it, to someone else you are
a warrior to them. Have a look at the two photos, each showing a true
moment of warriorship and be proud of who you are. Each one is a true
warrior.
I hope you enjoy this article and it might give you a
few insights into your self. Please feel free to comment or share..
Liam
