Pain is a signal. Whether physical, emotional or mental it signals that something needs attention, some memory, some yearning, some idea seeks the light. To deal directly with pain is the way of the warrior, for the warrior knows that to ignore pain puts it in a position of power and a warrior does not want anything to have power over them. A warrior does not cave to pain or give it what it wants, except to entice it to reveal why it exists and for what purpose. For the warrior knows that the physical body is a cavern of secrets and that to be free the cavern must be entered, the demons and entities confronted and extracted, so that the cavern of the body may be unburdened. A warrior does not flinch at pain. A warrior uses pain to full advantage so that pain becomes the catalyst, the fire that burns through all illusions and all else that seeks to interrupt the warrior’s journey along the path of heart. For only the fire in the heart is the warrior’s friend. All else is a foe to be dealt with quickly and succinctly, and then the warrior moves on into new life.

Anxiety likes company. It will invite its friends worry and fear to join it. The three of them like to party together and before long they will have left a mess. A warrior is always aware of company, of who has arrived and who has left. A warrior does not open the door to just anybody. A warrior is very selective in who comes in and who goes out. A warrior is committed to a journey that is smooth and unfettered by outside influences, for a warrior knows that everything that is necessary is inside. A warrior walks a path of heart with kindness, gentleness, and compassion, but a warrior is also ruthless when necessary. A warrior will always act like a true warrior, at times loving and accepting of others, at other times fighting to the death. Knowing when it is time to love and when it is time to fight is the sign of a true warrior.

When we worry there is always another part of us that knows it comes from the dark side, that it is not to be trusted or attached to. A warrior stares worry in the face and turns away in a new direction, aware that worry is a sign of weakness, a sign of mind release rather than a sign of mind control. A warrior seeks control of mind, of thoughts, worry, fear, etc. Always alert as to what comes to mind, a warrior knows how to handle that which does not belong. With empty mind, a warrior is ready to proceed. For a warrior knows that all of life awaits, that everything is possible, but a warrior knows that to be ready one must be free.

Where are you today? Who is in control? Who’s voice is in your head? Who’s thoughts permeate your mind? What has happened to your pursuit of clarity and balance? The answer is: Nothing. All remains intact, in place. This is all part of the process. Step aside for a moment; take a deep breath; tell yourself that the journey is underway and remind yourself to stay alert. That’s the only thing that has been missing lately: Alertness.

Get out of the fog. Gather your intentions once again. Begin each day by restating your goal, knowing that it is the next segment of your journey. Everything is important. Nothing is insignificant. But at the same time it is up to you to move things along. And that is where you are today: It’s time to move things along in a positive direction.

It’s your life. Remind yourself what you want it to look like. You can get there. Just wake up, take control, remain alert, and set your intent to finally take action in a new positive direction.

Allow the evolving self to shine through a little bit more each day. Allow the truth of who you truly are to be present in your life. Be daring as you present this new self to the world, as you allow this emerging self to enter into life and live beside you now. Soon there will be no difference between the two of you, for your merger will be complete. Until then remain aware of the work of these two selves, the old self and the new self. Be aware of whose voice speaks, of whose thoughts are evoked, of whose fears and daring are imposed. Note how you begin to operate as you allow your new self to enter and be heard, how you really can allow the old self to step away, no longer necessary.

The work of becoming a changing being is constant. The work of living from your truth must be accomplished with conscious attention to detail, to what is happening inside in reaction to what is happening outside. This is the playing field of evolutionary work. This is how to change with awareness.