We are all born with a warrior spirit, but it is critical for wounded healers to reactivate their warrior nature after years of slumbering in a trauma-induced state of consciousness.
In my book The Path of a Wounded Healer, I describe the numerology of a wounded healer, the necessary and brave challenges, lessons and blessings this journey offers, and my own experiences I used to overcome the dark night of the soul.
The aftermath of our healing process requires us to call upon our warrior energy to resurface so that we can balance the essence of our soul.
Triple 5 influence
With the triple 5 influence this month we will certainly benefit from stepping into our warrior archetype. The 555 portal opens a vortex of light and this is our gateway to higher dimensions and a higher level of understanding. The 555 portal brings with it great changes, deep, powerful transformations and new ways of living, being, doing and interacting with the world around us.
But change comes from within, which means we have the power to transform even more if we are aware of the things happening both inside and outside of us.
If we resist change and transformation, our warrior spirit can help us face and overcome these obstacles. It is vitally important to break away from any resistance to adjustment at this point in our spiritual journey, as we are asked to move forward in every area of our lives.
Our inner warrior
Most of us have learned that our inner warrior is a threat to society and that our attempts to honor our fighting spirit are often cut short with harsh judgments and repercussions. If we don’t have the opportunity to express our warrior energy or give ourselves a safe place to practice being our own hero, we remain underdeveloped, immature and can easily become self-destructive.
When our warrior spirit becomes self-destructive, we become angry at the injustice caused by the outside world. This results in holding grudges, spontaneous outbursts of anger or rage, complaining, judging, filing lawsuits, and even seeking revenge.
Because we are at war with ourselves, we don’t often see how we continually attract situations into our lives that keep us victims of circumstances.
We MUST fight because our inner child still demands justice from a previous defeated battle that took place long ago somewhere in our past.
Sometimes we are unaware of the situations we create in our lives that give us the opportunity to empower ourselves at the cost of causing harm to others.
Until we are willing to own our energy and take responsibility for it, we cannot possibly tread the path of the honorable warrior.
We were all incarnated with a warrior spirit…. not to fight self-imposed battles, but to protect ourselves.
The true warrior is the master of the truth and of himself.
The experienced warrior sees his enemies coming with his eyes closed and his heart wide open.
Authentic warrior
This way the battle is already won before the first blow can strike.
An authentic warrior does not allow another’s demons to control the weather of his thoughts or emotions, but rather becomes a vessel for divine waters that acts as a mirror to reflect danger and blind back his enemies.
He or she knows that the threat is just energy misused and that energy can be transmuted.
The enemy always throws out what he fears most, assuming that his fears are the strongest weapons of choice, but a spiritual warrior deflects these arrows with a shield of peace and humor.
The warrior has a light heart, knowing that nothing can penetrate his/her energy field, because the universe has entrusted him/her with the courage to bless these obstacles by becoming a teacher to spread gravity.
So how do we get in touch with our authentic power after it has been taken from us or given away? Our strength is not always changed by physical attack…
Every time we don’t speak our truth and defend our ideas and dreams, we lose our power. We diminish our warrior energy when we procrastinate, stop pursuing our life purpose, and allow the fear of the outside world to become stronger than our courage to move forward.
The first thing we need to do is…
Stop running
Stop running. When I was younger, I used various forms of distraction to avoid my feelings of powerlessness, but when I was ready and knew it was time to find my warrior spirit, I enrolled in a self-defense and empowerment program for women.
It helped me process my childhood trauma on a cellular level. I was so impressed with the results that I continued with the intermediate courses; multiple attackers and weapons, and finally the instructor course… With the help of two other friends and instructors, we started our own self-defense and empowerment program. I want to recognize that women are not the only victims of sexual/physical abuse and I honor both male and female wounded healers.
It was through this process that I first learned about my warrior spirit. Although, like all aspects of our nature, it took time and experience to acquire the wisdom to master this exceptional quality.
I had to learn that an honorable warrior does not try to strike and fight to become stronger, but rather seeks inner strength to avoid outside conflict.
An honorable warrior is not only physically strong, but equally strong on all levels.
I had to learn situational awareness, which requires being in the present moment. I learned to open my posterior nerve endings to feel and see what was behind me. I also opened my wing chakras which led to my higher heart, which led to greater awareness.
Once unleashed, the warrior spirit is a dynamic force to be reckoned with. It’s like letting the genie out of the bottle. Once it is free, it resists going back into the bottle or, simply put, being locked up.
Learning to channel this strong masculine energy is essential for our spiritual growth.
Tapping into this energy may feel uncomfortable at first, as the learning pendulum often swings off center, but fear not… instead, honor it by finding healthy ways to release this dynamic force.
There are many levels of spiritual disciplines to encourage our warrior nature to join forces with our soul. I will describe the three most important constructive ways to channel our inner hero.
1st Way
Our warrior spirit is a creative energy and needs physical release
Our power of choice and responsibility is to find constructive ways to unleash this power, otherwise it will turn inward and become destructive.
The basic way to release this energy is through vigorous competitive sports. I started playing doubles beach volleyball, but tennis, football, baseball, racquetball and bowling are equally effective.
2NL Way
Secondary ways to release this energy are through target practice, darts, fencing, martial arts, singing, dancing, running, archery, cleaning, building, gardening, drumming and walking.
3rd Way
Advanced ways to release this energy are through acts of service – healing, writing, channeling, fire breathing, yoga, tai ji and chanting.
Liberation is for asking
The subtitle for The Path of a Wounded Healer is Liberation is to Ask.
What this means is that we must ask to be free from our human limitations and isolation.
We can give ourselves permission to integrate our warrior spirit by inviting the medicine Jaguar/hawk/wolf or dragons to be our ally and asking them to show us how to manage our power.
The warrior spirit is reborn through the process of seeking help and gains strength and momentum through the light and help of others.
The true warrior has perfect vision both indoors and outdoors.
Inviting our warrior nature into our lives is part of a process of soul recovery for those of us who have completely lost the will to survive. When this happens, addiction, depression and darkness have smothered the flame of our soul.
I believe that as long as we live there is always hope.
Fighting for your life is the holiest battle our inner warrior will ever encounter and endure.
I offer a mentorship program that guides individuals through their soul life agreement, contract or sacred pact. We cherish the fulfillment we gain by honoring the path of the warrior. Including healing the inner child, breaking away from generational beliefs and patterns, and embracing our soul life purpose. If this appeals to you, please contact me at my website.
Have a blessed week. Namaste’
