Episode 154: The Peaceful Warrior

As beautifully articulated in Dan Millman's "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior", there is a wise balance to be found between the extremes of, on the one hand, ego and emotional overinvolvement in the world, and on the other, solely focusing on oneself and one's self development and never getting involved in worldly struggles to better the condition of justice on the Earth. We can get the best of both worlds by avoiding exploitation of others (or zealous indignation at such, and inflated self-importance and toxic emotionality in the crusade to stop those baddies; which is another face of the same unhealthy pattern) but also not hiding away from society and from the mission of raising humans to higher love. The balance is to be the peaceful warrior: to first and foremost focus on one's own virtue, daily addressing one's vices and imbalances and so striking at the root of evil in oneself, and meanwhile also take opportunities to better all those around you – including sometimes standing up to oppression and toxic behaviour, in defence of oneself and innocent others. I believe it wise for all those going half mad with worry about politics and the fight against global dystopia to cool it down a bit and remember that ultimately all is well, and the main battle is within ourselves – to learn, grow, embody love and consciousness. Likewise, I feel all those already engaging in spirituality and wellness, healing themselves and so indirectly healing the planet, should ask themselves if they are putting themselves forward enough for the humble and lowly task of attempting to lift the tyranny and deception off the world, to not scorn the world as somehow illusory and beneath betterment, but to see the wisdom in reaching out and seeking to make life better on Earth, even while understanding that deep down all is well and resting in God's palm. It's a paradox, but it's the way to be. Humour and joy for one's own inner journey – which no tyrant can take away – yet also a burning desire to love and support one's fellow man, to stand up to the bullies and help the new age dawn. CONNECT & SUPPORT My short stories collection is available now! "Rings Round the Mind: Short Stories & Tall Tales" https://amzn.eu/d/ien0Bcf As are my poetry books, "Homecoming To A Foreign Land" https://amzn.eu/d/3bC29Lu and "Aye Am: Poems in Search of Spiritual Awakening". https://amzn.eu/d/7cotrgb Paperback €10 and Ebook €5 https://buymeacoffee.com/jamiemcglue https://jamiemcglue.com https://twitter.com/JamieMcGlue https://howthwarts.com https://www.instagram.com/jamie_mcglue?igsh=MTNxNmdrdjZmaXczMg== https://www.youtube.com/@rendezvouswithjamiemcglue