What is a Modern Spiritual Warrior?
A question often asked about Miko Murk is “What is a Spiritual Warrior?” The concept is simple. It is based on the logic that a man should adapt his beliefs and philosophies in a changing world. The greatest warriors and military tacticians in the course of world history have been highly spiritual in both belief and practice.
A fairly simple explanation of the philosophies of a Spiritual Warrior is:
- Civilization begins when the strong realize they have a duty to protect the weak. That duty is the foundation of civilization, the bedrock on which every thing else rests.
- The warrior protects and defends because he realizes the value of others.
- A Warrior understands that OTHERS (especially the weak) are essential to society and, in his gift of service, recognizes and values theirs. For example, a modern Spiritual Warrior takes that extra moment in a dark parking lot, to make sure that a woman gets into her car safely before leaving himself.
- A Spiritual Warrior realises that daily involvement in acts such as these are as much a part of training as time spent in the dojo, and indeed should be the reason for that time spent training.
- A true Spiritual Warrior learns that when a woman or child are in a situation in which they are vulnerable, there are two types of men:
- Those who offer protection and aid
- Those who would prey upon them.
- And in modern society, there is another detestable type who would totally ignore their plight!
To be a true Spiritual Warrior, you must be strong in body, mind, and spirit; you must know when to observe, when to take action, and most importantly when to seek counsel; and you must have the courage to be silent, so you can hear the whispers of the gods guiding you.
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