It is good to attune to the energy around you, to study it for how it disturbs, how it seeks attachment, how like magic it seems to conjures more of itself. A warrior is always aware of energy because it is a warrior’s goal to use it appropriately, to fullest advantage, and to ignore it when necessary. A warrior knows that it is the inner energy, and the energy of goodness, kindness and compassion that deserves attention, that needs to be honed and made usable.

A warrior’s goal is to always have enough energy, for in the end it is all that one is and a warrior knows that to be without enough energy at the crucial moments in life could mean the difference between advancing and staying behind. In either case, a warrior seeks to know what truly is, and does not get drawn in or caught by what seems to be.

And so, many decisions are made based on energy alone where no other criteria exists and no other elements matter. Often the best choice to be made is an energy one. How will you choose to use your energy today? What is the best choice to make?

True compassion lacks a personal agenda. It is free of personal desires or wants but simply flows uninhibited, for its own needs are to do just that, to flow freely. Practice compassion. Allow it to stir within as you live in the world without. Let it exist for its own sake. Be its channel. The world needs it right now. Your participation in the spread of compassion is greatly needed. That is the only need appropriate to attach to it, the great need of its need. Practice and be compassion.

With open heart face the world knowing that your openheartedness invites others to be open as well. Seek loving connections without words or glances but simply by your intentions. To your heart’s contentment, to your mind’s calmness, to your spirit’s awareness give yourself permission to spread your goodness of heart, without need, desire or attachment, but simply because you have more than enough to go around. Share your love.

Contain love. Release anger.
Keep kindness. Let go of bitterness.
Bear compassion. Allow fear to escape.

All beings are on a journey of the Soul. Even those lost in the darkness seek the light. They just haven’t found it yet. May it one day be theirs as well. In the meantime, send them words of encouragement to find the first ray of light within themselves. If you do that you are a loving, kind and compassionate being using your own light to light the way out of the darkness. It is a most worthy and appropriate use of your energy, of your stores of love, kindness and compassion, for you too at one time had to take your own journey out of the darkness and into the light. Share your light.

To work toward loving kindness and compassion is as much the warrior’s goal as is being strong and focused enough to navigate through life with decision and precision. A warrior is soft and tender when appropriate but also knows when it is time to take a stand and be strong. A warrior is loving and gentle and yet is always keenly alert, aware that there are predators nearby seeking attention and attachment.

A warrior is full of gratitude, thankful for every day of life, yet a warrior does not fear the end of life. A warrior strives to accomplish great things in life, yet constantly seeks to shed the ego and the trappings of too much of the world, for a warrior knows there is nothing of this world that will last. It is all an illusion, but solid nonetheless, every day a test. And yet a warrior also knows that the biggest test is yet to come.

And so a warrior is always mindful to learn as much as possible in the flow of everyday life, keeping energy focused and aware at all times. A warrior is always ready to move on when the time is right, thankful for the opportunity to embrace new adventures and new life, thankful for the journey taken, ready for the journey ahead.