Who is the Spiritual Warrior?

The Spiritual Warrior works toward the advancement of the Spiritual self. By acting, not reacting, he or she affirms and strengthens the best in themselves, and, by doing so, reaps the abundance that this world can offer.

The Spiritual Warrior accepts all things, cooperates with all things, understands all things, and has enthusiasm and empathy for all things.

Why did you choose a symbol of combat for the title?

Becoming a Spiritual Warrior has nothing to do with violence. The positive qualities of a warrior are dedication, commitment and focus. The warrior's sense of mission enables him or her to maintain values and principles when confronted with great adversity. Warriors confidently make choices about where to focus internal attention, even when external realities appear to be chaotic, troublesome or threatening.

In what way will the book, Spiritual Warrior, prepare us for the new millennium?

Achievement of spiritual alignment, and freedom from the material world are crucial. The book teaches specific techniques for reaping abundance, discovering our divine nature, and walking a path that avoids the states of contraction, illness and violence. The challenges of the new millennium can be met by preparing ourselves with these techniques to live life as a spontaneous process.

How can we become Spiritual Warriors in the workplace?

Harmony and success in the workplace can be attained by the Spiritual Warrior who learns to let go of the emotions that dictate consciousness, thereby letting go of victimhood. Abundance can be found in the workplace with a change of consciousness to a surrender of need, and awareness of the whole, the quality of what's present, and our true needs being met.

What are the three directives of Spiritual Warrior?

Intention: the direction we wish our Spirit to travel.

Impeccability: using energy wisely and purposefully, conserving and directing it to form alignment with Spirit. From spiritual alignment emerges clarity about eternal reality, freedom from the binding nature of what we know as the physical or material world.

Ruthlessness: the Sword of Truth which cuts away that which is unnecessary and no longer useful.

How can the readers of Spiritual Warrior use the Spiritual Exercises?

Spiritual Exercises help to break thorough the illusions of the lower levels and allow movement into an awareness of the Soul. Doing Spiritual Exercises bypasses the mind and emotions by using a spiritual tone to connect to the energy that flows from God. The techniques of Spiritual Exercises are explained in detail in the book.

Who are the Petty Tyrants?

The Petty Tyrants are people in your life-spouses, friends, associates-who are the critics who show you your relationship to intention. They teach you to strengthen and push to the next level. Their prime purpose and function is to challenge our self-importance.

What is the Master Addiction and how can we overcome addictions?

The master addiction is control. We can overcome addictions by surrendering control and by becoming friends with the enemy of fear.

What are some "Tips for Travelers" from the book?

Beware the viewing point; observe and record. Avoid becoming attached to the outcome. Watch your mouth. Do not get caught up in the game.