{"id":4806,"date":"2021-03-18T07:31:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T07:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/?p=4806"},"modified":"2021-09-19T15:02:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-19T15:02:08","slug":"warrior-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/warrior-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Warrior Spirit: Learn How to Conquer Life’s Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It was nighttime and the temperature was freezing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I couldn’t see my hand before my face, save for the headtorch illuminating the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I gasped for breath and my head pounded, affected by the high altitude and lack of oxygen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My body ceased to function as instructed, legs like lead as I dragged them, one step after another, through snow and ice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only intermittent tugs on the rope tethering me to my guide and climbing partner stopped me from sitting down in the snow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To counteract the altitude effects and my growing fatigue, I adopted a local custom, determinedly sucking on coca leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I desperately wanted to give up and turn around. The problem?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’d just started climbing one of the highest peaks in South America (read on to discover how I fared.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life’s challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Such instances are common – whether we face an overwhelming physical challenge, or a protracted mental obstacle, life’s hardships afflict us all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you’ve lost your job or suffered a tough breakup. Maybe you have health issues, or face financial problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While such situations are distressing, our common reaction is one of sorrow and self-pity, wallowing in a disempowering victim mindset, perpetuating the very problems we wish to solve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, whatever your physical or psychological burden, we have inner reserves we can exploit to help us prevail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do we overcome such periods of suffering? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By applying the warrior spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The warrior spirit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is the warrior spirit then?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s the adoption of a mental posture that places us in control, ready to resist life’s challenges with warrior poise and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, the warrior gracefully accepts factors beyond his\/her control but fights through discomfort when positive change is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to train your mindset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perspective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As Shakespeare said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, however dire our situation, we shouldn’t assume it’s objectively disastrous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By treating our problems subjectively, we assume greater control, influencing their outcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It places the battle within our mind, where we can triumph. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use techniques like meditation and mindfulness to gain greater clarity on your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honesty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The victim mindset often involves casting blame outwards, regarding ourselves as an injured party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placing ourselves at the epicentre of our problems and taking responsibility<\/a> for our situation is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, we’re the sum of our choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t like your life? Make better decisions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting honest with yourself is the hardest part of the process, but only when we identify flaws in our mental models can we can implement more constructive behaviours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bravery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After admitting our weaknesses, it’s time to address them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, at this stage, inertia often emerges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We frequently duck and dodge our problems because they’re hard to fix and we default to the path of least resistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the time for bravery and acting against our automatic emotional reactions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means exercising when you don’t want to, applying for jobs when you’re not in the mood, or finally doing those pesky tax returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The warrior knows that peace exists on the other side of such suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love the battle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA fool is \u2018happy\u2019 when his cravings are satisfied. A warrior is happy without reason. That\u2019s what makes happiness the ultimate discipline\u201d\u2015 Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When trying to model new behaviours and sculpt our character, our ego naturally resists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result? Fear<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overcoming this fear is central to the concept of the warrior spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we act in spite of our apprehension, we learn that our anxieties are often unwarranted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placing ourselves in repetitive instances of discomfort is training for the warrior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as lifting weights first hurts and then strengthens our muscles, so facing down and finally embracing suffering hardens our minds in equal measure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After practicing the warrior spirit enough, we might even come to enjoy our mini-mind battles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With sufficient daily practice<\/a>, we might begin to seek new challenges for the growth and the opportunities they provide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, admission time – this isn’t always easy. Like everyone, I frequently fall prey to a victim mindset when the going gets tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I get into funks and mope around more than I care to admit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes work to remind oneself to push forwards into the pain and resume your training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each time I do, however, the benefits are evident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, I managed to dig deep and access the warrior spirit on that South American mountain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I dug deep and tapped a previously untapped well of resilience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the altitude, cold conditions and gruelling pace, I knew that failure wasn’t an option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counting each step towards my goal<\/a>, my mind became laser-beam focused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reward? Summiting 6,088 metres of Huayna Potosi<\/a> and experiencing the most spectacular sunrise I’ve ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of us endure difficult times in our lives. That’s normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real question is whether we can endure and emerge from the other side stronger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do we have an internal mechanism for overcoming our obstacles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resilience we can cultivate by adopting the warrior spirit is foundational, providing a powerful force for positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I couldn’t see my hand before my face, save for the headtorch illuminating the way. <\/p>\n

I gasped for breath and my head pounded, affected by the high altitude and lack of oxygen…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4807,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Warrior Spirit: Learn How to Conquer Life's Challenges | Bloomsoup<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you struggling with life, beset by obstacles & falling prey to the victim mindset? 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