The Warrior Archetype
Posted on 30 January 2010
Study of Lead Soldier
I painted this lead soldier when I was thinking of the Warrior Archetype. The Warrior Archetype is activated by a need to create and find inside a gallant and fearless fighter of righteousness and honor. One who will have boundaries and virtues, and be unafraid to face challenges, or one who will stand up to the fear, using discipline and skill to execute brave acts in the name of virtue. A soldier-as-warrior takes his orders from higher ranking officers, and fulfills them. During school age, many children seem to have the soldier-as-warrior activated. It makes sense because they have to learn to accept being subjected to, or enlisted in the domain of school (often school is compared to military institutions). Children must also accept and learn to respect authority which threatens, at times, their sense of self esteem, as they are subject to being graded and performing for others to earn approval and esteem, in a very public environment. Their lives are a little battlefield of learning by way of trial and error, marks of progress and taking lessons, following rules. As one becomes master of his/her own universe, and grows up into becoming fully responsible for choices, one may experience the Warrior Archetype in other ways more central and personally driven. The inner warrior may help one develop and fight for a personal mission in life, but the principles of discipline, honor and loyalty to a cause are still the features of this archetype. Of course, the one to study if you are interested in archetypes is Jung, and Caroline Myss. Go to http://www.myss.com/
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I feel like that little soldier. But today the sun is out and shinning. I plan to work in my new store today, my oldest daughter is pregnant so Baby Central will be ready soon, I’m hopping for another granddaughter..hugs Linda
So real, I want to just pick it up and hold it! It reminds me of your little warrior (#2 son, of course). Mom
When i was a child, i died, somthing inside me died.
I was that soldier, all too willing to do good without reward. But i died, killed in action.
I was sent to a school where i was willing to learn, willing to listen, i listenned and i learnt, then i was cut down by the words of others that cut at my soul with their sharp tongues and a heavy fists.
Then i found i could not learn, i could not listen, i could not speak, i could not see,feel,breath,reach out,scream.
Yes i was once that soldier ready to fight the good fight, i still am.,but im invisable and you cant see me.
I died when i was a child, somthing inside me still lingers, but for the most part, i am dead also!
Thank you for your comment on Illuminara.
I am thinking that there are so many ways in which others try to take the light out of us, and even though you endured so much, you are still more than just a flicker. Your communication of what you experienced says it all. You are able to name exactly what happened to you, which says you are not only alive and strong, you are exceptional in that you have a voice. You have a voice to protest what happened to you. Sometimes teaching other young ones, but doing it better than what you experienced as a child, is a way to heal. Any kind act toward others in the name of healing that which was unfairly done to you is going to only add to the strength you already do possess.
Thank you for your insights and sharing your experience. There are other archetypes activated in us (besides the Warrior). It really is interesting discovering which ones we have in action.
Thanks again,
Elaine