Warrior 101 – How should you greet the day? Why not let the day just take you over as it unfolds? Why not slowly let the day, and its undulations, permeate right down into your soul until you are at one with it?

You know I’m kidding don’t you? Yes, the single most important moment of the day, for warriors, is the moment when they realize they are awake, and in this current reality. At that very moment, the tone of the warrior’s life can be set and reset each and every waking day. That very first thought—that very first mental creation of the day—is an opportunity for the warrior to directly impact, from that moment forward, their reality and their interactions with the world.

At that very first moment of conscious contact with the world each day—assuming you have not awoken to an imminent threat that requires your instinctive and well-rehearsed response—rejoice, smile inwardly, and strum your heartstrings with tendrils of gratitude simply because you are still here! What a gift! Another day. Another day … yes! Another day for you to live, practice, and demonstrate the true life of a warrior! Yes! That deserves a great, big exclamation of enthusiasm, rapture, and gratitude—at that very moment! Think about it! You are a warrior and you have another day to live your dream. Many did not awaken this morning. About 150,000 worldwide die each day1—about one third of them from transportation accidents. Remember that life is a gift. Live each day as if it is your last. Do not put off to tomorrow that which you can do today.

In that waking moment, imagine each moment as a joyous one, filled with enthusiasm, joy, love, and gratitude. Can you see it? Do you feel it? Can you hear what I am talking about? Is this you today? Can it be you tomorrow? Try it; fake it; you can make it! Imagine such a life. Today is only moments old and yet such a start to the day! Is this not amazing? This is the practice of the true warrior—primed for the day, ready to be a delightful encounter for those who are met on your journey. Share the joy.

Warriors know that happiness is multiplied when shared. Warriors know that misery is divided when shared. Warriors know that their role is to multiply happiness and to divide and conquer misery—and it all starts at the very first moment of consciousness each and every day. This is your very own personal-universe’s Big Bang. Each and every day. You have to make it count in order to be true to your warrior nature.

You are warriors, and you greet each day with a shout of joy and gratitude. Your soul is like Teflon, carbon fibre, diamonds, and platinum—indestructible, and honed to a crystal-sharp point—ready for the day. So it is written.