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There are certain personality archetypes that we all carry within us, such as
the inner child, the lover, and the mother. Some of these archetypes present
themselves strongly, while others lay fallow. For example, there is an inner
warrior in each one of us, but in some of us this warrior is underdeveloped
to the point that we are unable to stand up for ourselves, even when necessary.
There can be many reasons for this. We may have grown up with a parent whose
warrior aspect was overdeveloped, and we responded by repressing ours
completely. On the other hand, we may have grown up with parents in whom this
aspect was dormant, so we never learned to awaken it in ourselves.
A warrior is someone with the strength to stand up for what he or she
believes; someone who perseveres in the face of challenges and obstacles;
someone who speaks and acts in the service of an ideal; someone who protects
those who are too weak to fight for themselves. Regardless of the reasons for
an underdeveloped inner warrior, you may begin to notice the lack of its
fiery, protective presence and wish to awaken it. You may need to stand up
for yourself in a certain relationship or situation, or you may have a vision
you want to realize, and you know you will need the courage, energy, and
strength of a warrior to succeed. Similarly, if you find that you often feel
scared, anxious, or powerless, rousing this sleeping ally may be just the
antidote you need.
One excellent way to cultivate the presence of your inner warrior is to
choose a role model who embodies the qualities of bravery, strength, and
vitality. This person could be a character in a myth, movie, or book, or a
historical or living person you admire. Simply close your eyes each day and
contemplate the quality of energy that attracts you to this person, knowing
that the same potential lives within you. Confirm for yourself that you are
capable of handling this energy responsibly, and stoke the fire of your own
inner courage.
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