Way of the Peaceful Warrior

"A book that changes lives"
I dunno if it changed my life, haha, but it's definitely food for thought and things worth considering!

On the back of the book:

Way of the peaceful warrior is based on the story of Dan Millman, a world champion athlete who journeys into realms of flesh and spirit, romance and terror, light and darkness, laughter and magic. guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates, tempted by an elusive, playful woman named Joy, Dan is led toward a final confrontation which will deliver or destroy him. Join Dan as he learns what it means to die - and live - like a warrior.

These next two passages I thought hit home from the book:

I wanted to whisper in peoples’ ears, “Wake up! Wake up! Soon the person you believe you are will die – so now, wake up and be content with this knowledge: There is no need to search; achievement leads to nowhere. It makes no difference at all, so just be happy now! Love is the only reality of the world, because it is all One, you see. And the only laws are paradox, humor, and change. There is no problem, never was, and never will be. Release your struggle, let go of your mind, throw away your concerns, and realx into the world. No need to resist life; just do your best. Open your eyes and see that you are far more than your imagine. You are the world you are the universe; you are yourself and everyone else, too! It’s all the marvelous Play of God. Wake up, regan your humor. Don’t worry, just be happy. You are already free!”



and this is what Dan wrote under his Final Notes section at the end of the book:


A book can inspire, expand perspectives, remind us of the truth we already know – but real transformation entails a whole life of practice.

The life and practice of the peaceful warrior is action – being usueful to others . in the eyes of Spirit, little things count. What you give, you receive. Doing is understanding. And you can do anything when you find the heart for it, and the courage.

Of course we make mistakes; it’s how we learn. We’re all in training. Life can be difficult; what an opportunity! The Light will disturb us when we’re comfortable,a nd comfort us when we’re disturbed. We turn to Spirit for help when our foundations are shaking, only to find that it is Spirit who is shaking them.

I’m not special; we all have our “Socrates.” He’s your higher self. So be guided by the best that’s witinin you. In any moment you can ask, “what would my high self do?” and you’ll know the right course. Trust yourself; trust the process that is your life. You are the spiritual being you’ve been waiting for.

It’s said that there’s one Journey but many paths. Here’s wishing you well on your own path, on the Journey without distance we travel.