The "Warrior-Poet"

The concept of the "warrior-poet" is an old one.  According to the separate definitions a warrior-poet would be one who is experienced with encountering opposing forces, engaging them, and conveying their experiences, ideas and/or emotions in such a way that may be described as poetic.

The Warrior-Poet is the several thousand-year-old tradition of dedication to developing the body and the mind as one. The bushido warrior code of ancient Japan, the Shambhala teachings of Tibet, the chivalrous knights of medieval Europe, and the ancient Greek warriors are all examples of this proud tradition.

The Warrior-Poet retains a mysteriously ancient aura, a member of the leadership class who guides with wisdom and courage. They are defined by their dedication to their crafts as well as intellectual study and reflection.

The Warrior-Poet learns to develop the mind and the body as one, using each to guide the other. The Warrior-Poet is also a spiritual warrior. The warrior-poet understands their true relationship to the heaven and the earth. They understand that they embody the heavenly representation to the earth, and the earthly representation to the heavens. In other words, it is up to the warrior-poet to balance the cruel realities of the earth, while living by the standards of the heavens.

THAT is the way of the warrior-poet.  One not bound to live a life where immaturity, uncertainty, and intolerance are the rule. One MAY choose to balance the cruel realities of our physical nature with living the standards of the heavens. 

Educate yourself so that we CAN educate others that the realities of the physical may be balanced with the realities of the spiritual. 

Strive to be a warrior-poet.