The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary

                                                     Angeles Arrien PhD

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The Four-Fold Way speaks about how we can show up in the world in our authentic power.  I have been utilizing the archetypes outlined in the book for the past several years, and it has continued to surprise me every time I read it.  It speaks to me as a way to balance myself no matter the situation. As I see the world now, this personal power is something we can all use.  This power is not a hurting or manipulative power, but an authentic and genuine power.  This power is embodied through following the paths of:

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• The Warrior by showing up and choosing to be present.  This is empowering energy for ourselves and for others.

• The Healer pays attention.  This energy is about seeing what is happening around you.  As a leader this is listening to hear the intention behind the message.

• The Visionary tells the truth without blame or shame.  This is about owning our own judgements and opinions, and understanding the facts as facts.

• The Teacher is open, and not attached, to the outcome.  Be willing to accept that no matter what you, or I, believe should happen may not come to being.  This means being open to the possibilities of an unanticipated outcome.  

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• The way of the teacher is often the step that trips us up, as I often demonstrate in my life and experiences.  Yet, each time I try,  I get a little bit better.  My invitation to you is to "try this on" the next time you approach a situation professionally or personally.  Check back periodically for more books!.  Be safe and have a great day.   

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