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Title: Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives
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| Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives by HJ Kramer Powerful Tool of Awakening Oneself | | I read this book many years ago and just recently read it again. Dan Millman's writing is magical and deeply stirring. If you haven't read this book yet, it is a must for anyone who is searching for answers as to what is on the Other Side waiting for them if they decide to begin The Journey. Millman has created a portal in this book, and anyone who picks it up will get electrocuted out of their senses and reality. If you're ready to take the leap, then this book is the place to start. | | Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives by HJ Kramer A TRUE STORY | I am not a highly educated, well read person. I haven't had a great deal of exposure to philosophy or religions of the world. I graduated from high school and am a 64 year old retired male.
Twelve years ago I was an alcoholic, drinking over a gallon of 90 proof vodka every weekend...drinking and smoking...that was my weekend.
I was given this book by my daughter and read it. A week later I re-read it. I decided to quit drinking and smoking and haven't had either for 12 years now.
This book DID change my life. This is a TRUE story. | | Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives by HJ Kramer Way to Unreasonable Happiness | Dan Millman's book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, is an amazing journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. It was a very fluid read and an eye-opening experience. The author unveils that the way to Happiness is by being present along the journey. Every step of the journey is important. There are no ordinary moments. There is in actuality no hierarchy, just the illusion based on our preference. So our college graduation is not intrinsically better than the last day of vacation or garbage recycling day or even this very moment. It all matters, because "the Essence of Aliveness matters; the details do not."
Beneath all circumstances, thoughts & emotions lies "the innate perfection of one's life unfolding. That is the secret of unreasonable happiness."
Another book I love that delves into the magic available in each moment as it unfolds is Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment. Authors Ariel and Shaya Kane explain that if you trade in your preferences for the willingness to be in each moment as it actually is, you will be rewarded with extraordinary well-being. Since reading these works I have had many examples of "unreasonable happiness" in my own life.
A recent 6+ hour wait in an airport in Costa Rica, which ended with a cancelled flight and an unexpected overnight stay, became a delightful adventure and an opportunity to set aside my preferences and have well-being. One had only to look at the faces of other passengers to see that this was not the common response to the situation. But as I have begun to engage in each moment, without prejudice, my life has opened up to unexpected sources of actual joy & well-being.
| | Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives by HJ Kramer Some good insights, but beware, this lesson lacks any compassion | | There are some tidbits of wisdom to be gained here, but I take issue with Millman's lack of Love or simple human Compassion in this story. Typically, in the mentor/student relationship there is plenty of room for an impatient sage shaking some sense into an egotistical student. The problem is that Socrates takes this to the extreme, constantly belittling his student through almost 180 pages, almost eroding his own credibility in the process. While we want to learn that Death is not necessarily a finality of our existance, I cannot understand the model of a mentor who purposely brings Death to his student as part of a lesson plan. It's too cynical of a philosophy for me to comprehend. After all, isn't Socrates trying to teach Millman how to LIVE? Maybe Humor, Paradox, and Change are the key elements of life for Socrates and Millman, but I have to believe that Love has to exist somewhere in the mix too. After all, isn't Millman seeking this too? Lastly, Millman abandons his progeny to take a fanciful journey around the world instead of taking care of his responsibilities. Millman dismisses his own child in favor of selfish pursuits. What kind of "Warrior" would do this? I was rather shocked. | | Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives by HJ Kramer Enjoy a marvellous experience getting out of the matrix | | This is a fantastic book that carries on deep philosophical knowledge despite the author's humbleness to suggest its imaginary contents. In case you appreciate living an intense free life, it is worthy. | | Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives by HJ Kramer Book Description | Way of the Peaceful Warrior is based on the story of Dan Millman, a world champion athlete, who journeys into realms of romance and magic, light and darkness, body, mind, and spirit. Guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates and tempted by an elusive, playful woman named Joy, Dan is led toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. Readers join Dan as he learns to live as a peaceful warrior. This international bestseller conveys piercing truths and humorous wisdom, speaking directly to the universal quest for happiness. | | Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives by HJ Kramer Amazon.com | | During his junior year at the University of California, Dan Millman first stumbled upon his mentor (nicknamed Socrates) at an all-night gas station. At the time, Millman hoped to become a world-champion gymnast. "To survive the lessons ahead, you're going to need far more energy than ever before," Socrates warned him that night. "You must cleanse your body of tension, free your mind of stagnant knowledge, and open your heart to the energy of true emotion." From there, the unpredictable Socrates proceeded to teach Millman the "way of the peaceful warrior." At first Socrates shattered every preconceived notion that Millman had about academics, athletics, and achievement. But eventually Millman stopped resisting the lessons, and began to try on a whole new ideology--one that valued being conscious over being smart, and strength in spirit over strength in body. Although the character of the cigarette-smoking Socrates seems like a fictional, modern-day Merlin, Millman asserts that he is based on an actual person. Certain male readers especially appreciate the coming-of-age theme, the haunting love story with the elusive woman Joy, and the challenging of Western beliefs about masculine power and success. --Gail Hudson |
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