If one is to be satisfied with life, effort must be applied. Intent must be set. Awareness must be maintained. Reminders that one is on a path of change must be constant, made an important part of each day. If one it to live a satisfied life, a life that at the end will have both advanced one and been full of life, love, and experience, then one must live each day with that in mind. A satisfied life will naturally unfold as one opens up to and lives a rich inner life to complement and understand the meaning of life upon that earth. To live a satisfied life is to seek always a path of heart, a path of kindness, and a path of inner exploration. All of these things, as one begins to know the self on ever-deepening levels, will bring a satisfied life.

A warrior seeks knowledge. The warrior knows that knowledge comes from being open and having experiences. The warrior knows that knowledge is to be gained by taking the inner path and the path of heart. The warrior knows that these two paths are really the same path, for they reveal the same things, that the only way a path of heart will unfold in the outer world is by the inner world becoming fully known and experienced. The two worlds are parallel and full of knowledge. This is what the warrior knows and thus the warrior’s search for knowledge is as much internal as external. A path of knowledge is a path of heart; a path of heart is a path of knowledge.

There are beings of light waiting to connect with each one of you. How do you find your personal connection to a being of light, to a teacher and guide, to a bringer of truth? Ask. Ask for your being of light to find you, to connect, to bring you the wisdom and aid you seek. It’s that simple; ask. Ask with intent, with love from your heart, with the innocence of a child, trusting that you will be heard. Ask and then begin to notice what happens.

Guidance will come in unique and unusual ways, perhaps directly, perhaps indirectly; perhaps in easing of difficulties, perhaps in increase of them. Be certain that help will arrive in a way that is most beneficial to each of you as individuals on unique journeys. So do not despair in how your plea is answered, but learn to work with it. Your best interest is of the utmost importance and your guide will attempt to reach you by the most appropriate and effective manner. Your job is to be smart and attentive, to allow in what comes, and to do the work that is presented so that new guidance may come as you grow and evolve. Be attentive, positive, grateful, and stay open.

Distractions will come. They are as inevitable as unbidden thoughts. The trick is to not let them consume your attention and your energy. Give attention and energy when, where, and if necessary, but pull away from distractions that offer nothing in return, that are mere energy drains. Constantly refocus attention and intent, reminding the self of the far greater necessity of remaining on the warrior’s path, to seek always the true self and allow it life.

In times of distraction, conflict, and indecision, take some time to sit calmly, without thought, stilling the busy mind, allowing your warrior self to reveal to you the true desires of your spirit. Hold onto those true desires, making them your intent. Declare yourself a warrior of this intent and ask that your path of heart be shown to you. It will come, but will you recognize it and dare to take it? That will be the challenge.

Return always to calmness and let your warrior self advise you. You will know you are taking steps in the right direction because your spirit will be calmly certain, even if your innocence is afraid. Remember who is in charge and why you are alive: to bring your innocence and your spirit together so that you may take the warrior’s journey, hand in hand.

Be safe during the storm! Here is the Soulbyte for the day:

Learn to bear the tension of life on earth with dignity and grace. Even while you must continually face your personal challenges and issues, seek maturity and a means by which growth and evolution become your main goals. To have goals such as these is to understand that the tensions you suffer are necessary, that they come as messengers, bringing you the knowledge you need to advance and become the spiritual warrior you are capable of becoming.

Work within the parameters of your own physical self to begin with, studying what your body constantly tells you. Ask it to show what its messages mean. Use your body as receiver until all becomes clear. Then clear it of its issues, one at a time, until you are an open channel of your own possibility. All of you are ready to evolve. Ask for help and you will receive it, knowing that all beings of light seek connection with you, seek to teach you how to advance along the warrior’s path of heart. But you must take the first step and communicate first with yourself. Begin with body self. There’s plenty there to give you your first lessons.