The Path of the Warrior-Mystic: Being a Man in an Age of Chaos

The book "The Higher Man: A Journey of Self-Development for Men" explores the archetypal and classical male ideal found in ancient societies and provides techniques for developing thinking, focus, overcoming fear, relaxing tension, and developing a self-image more appropriate to who you are and aspire to be. It also examines the problems facing men in the world today and shares practices to help cultivate themselves as whole--mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Ancient and classical societies have always had an ideal of manhood. In Japan, the samurai cultivated not only the art of the sword but also poetry, calligraphy, and spiritual practice. In Confucianism, the ideal man was the Chun-Tzu (the Higher Man), who cultivated both the arts of war and the arts of peace. And in medieval Europe, the knight lived by the comparable code of chivalry. Such men, considered both warriors and mystics, exemplified wholeness.

Yet today, men exist in a chaotic world without role models, guidance, or a sense of the sacred masculine. Exploring how to reconnect with the archetypal male ideal and develop the different sides of your being, author Angel Millar offers a journey of self-development to help cultivate yourself as a whole--mentally, physically, and spiritually.

He examines some of the problems facing men in the world today--lack of strong friendships, distracting technology, constant criticism--and shares practices to develop yourself in the face of these problems. He shares techniques for enhancing your focus, overcoming fear, integrating your shadow, developing inner silence, and creating a self-image more appropriate to who you are and who you aspire to be.

He also explores the importance of relaxing tension in your body, developing a sense of purpose, and finding meaning in your life. By following the practices outlined in this book, you can reclaim your masculinity, develop your full potential, and become the archetypal Higher Man.

Weight: 402g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644112670