The Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

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It’s not what you know but rather what you do about it that has any significance. And to do, you must be able to navigate the knowledge you have, feel into it, use your intuition, and make a decision. To take action day in and day out, it requires lots of energy. Everyone should take the path of the peaceful warrior, and oppose the egoic sensations which seem to gain momentum. Who Should Read “Way of the Peaceful Warrior”? And Why? Intrigued (and too scared to say no) I accepted a copy to see for myself what the appeal could be. Speaking frankly, the book is unexciting and quite sappy. But whatever, right? Pancakes are nothing fancy either but I still like them anyhow. And with plenty of syrup, too. That was to develop your will, you see, and to give your instincts a refresher course. And we can say that habit itself--any unconscious, compulsive ritual--is negative. But specific activities-smoking, drinking, taking drugs, eating sweets, or asking silly questions are bad and good; every action has its price, and its pleasures. Recognizing both sides, you become realistic and responsible for your actions. And only then can you make the warrior's free choice--to do or not to do.

The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less. This classic tale, told with heart and humor, speaks to the peaceful warrior in each of us, moving readers to laughter and tears — even to moments of illumination — as they rediscover life’s larger meaning and purpose. Join Dan on the peaceful warrior’s path. Find out why this book has changed lives. When you let your mind lead the way, all of your happiness and sadness is dependent upon whatever habit you spent a lifetime cultivating. Peaceful Warrior' is a drama directed by Victor Salva and written by Kevin Bernhardt in the United States.Events may create physical pain but they do not in themselves create suffering. Resistance creates suffering. Stress happens when your mind resists what is? the only problem in your life is your mind's resistance to life as it unfolds. Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor.

The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new."

The time is now, the place is here. Stay in the present. You can do nothing to change the past, and the future will never come exactly as you plan or hope for." Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives, H J Kramer, 20th Anniversary Edition, ISBN 0-915811-89-8 The life-adventure is also spiced up with his girlfriend Susie, who eventually can’t cheer him up. As a matter of fact, each night he has a hard time falling asleep and wakes up drenched in sweat. Use whatever knowledge you have but see it’s limitations. Knowledge alone does not suffice; it has no heart. No amount of knowledge will nourish or sustain your spirit; it can never bring you ultimate happiness or peace. Life requires more than knowledge, it requires intense feeling and constant energy. Life demands right action if knowledge is to come alive.”

I have no doubt that this book was life changing for some people, but for anyone who's already done any research into alternate spirituality, this read like "New age 101". For a complete newbie, this might be just what you need to open up new vistas of thought. And I felt a growing power, a wave of fury at all those who said I'd never perform again. My passion turned to icy calm. There, in that moment, my fate and future seemed in balance. My mind cleared. My emotions surged with power. Do or die.Alles in allem habe ich das Buch eine Weile lang weitergelesen, weil hier und da ganz interessante Gedanken formuliert waren, aber generell ist mir das zu krass eingefärbt!