What Is a Warrior?

ByOwen Marcus June 13, 2011September 27, 2020

These days, a warrior is more than a man waving a spear, sword or even a gun. In Western society today, a warrior is a man who is learning to cry.

Watch this video to see a young man passionately describe what a warrior is. This is a Lakota leader speaking about being a warrior. By the way, the Lakota peoples are known for their courage as warriors.

Over the years I have been honored to study with, do ceremonies with, and Sundance with many Native Americans. Through more than a hundred Sweat Lodges, several vision quests, two Sundances, and many special ceremonies, I healed the incurable, the deepest psychic wound I had: not being the man I wanted to be.

You don’t need to change religions to benefit from connecting to what these men are speaking about. You just need to discover your own truth.

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