Author Archives: amiblackford

Forgiveness is an act of release. When we forgive ourselves and the hurtful actions of others, we free ourselves from the heavy burden of resentment. This is probably one of the most difficult Warrior Rules to really implement and understand. So first, let’s set the record straight. When you forgive someone that doesn’t mean youContinue reading “Warrior Rule #17”

It isn’t your job to figure out why things happen the way they do. It’s learning to navigate each experience while looking for the deeper meaning hidden beneath the surface. Often times, we get so hung up on figuring out why things happen the way that they do, we miss the point. There is purposeContinue reading “Warrior Rule #16”

Decide what you want, and then accept it will be delivered in perfect time so you can receive it. We’re all really good at claiming things we want. I want a new house, a new car, a soulmate, a new job, more money – on and on the list goes of desires. And once weContinue reading “Warrior Rule #14”

Everything is in a constant state of change; do not cling out of fear, but instead learn to trust and let go Humans are creatures of habit. Even if something we are doing isn’t working, and we aren’t happy- we will continue doing it out of the comfort of the repetition and what we perceiveContinue reading “Warrior Rule #13”

Respect the elders who laid your past ground. Love the children who are the innovators of your future. In Western culture, one of the biggest differences from other parts of the world, is a disconnect from our elders and children. Due to our focus on being successful, so we can survive within this capitalist structureContinue reading “Warrior Rule #12”

Curate your beliefs meticulously, it is upon them you construct your entire reality. From the moment of birth, we are downloading information. Our physical brain is like an empty hard drive, which is processing everything we see, hear, taste, touch – all of this is happening before we are conscious of it. Therefore, our parentsContinue reading “Warrior Rule #11”

Respect your body; it’s the one thing you have that cannot be replaced if you break it. The body is the vehicle for our spirit. Just like you wouldn’t expect your car to run without maintenance and gas, you shouldn’t assume your body is going to function and transport you from Point A to PointContinue reading “Warrior Rule #10”

The world doesn’t owe you; you owe the world. Find something to contribute to make it a better place to live. Nothing leads to more dissatisfaction than self-entitlement. This idea that we are owed something because we showed up here. That isn’t how it works. Where is the challenge in being handed everything, but givingContinue reading “Warrior Rule #9”

Keep your heart open. Hiding behind a shield weakens the spirit. From childhood to adulthood we are taught that having an open heart makes you vulnerable to the cruelties life brings. So, it’s safer to keep it shielded from the arrows shot at it. But no matter how you shield yourself, you will experience pain,Continue reading “Warrior Rule #8”