Max was one of the first Warrior Camp kids we ever had. His domineering spirit let us know that we were on the right track. Time and time again, I watched Max confront his Dragon. He was my first lesson that all boys are wounded by their father...but we must turn that wound into a gift to become a wild man. His Dragon tried to kill him 3 times by age 10.
Max is my greatest teacher. He doesn't know it yet, but I am dedicating a book of warrior meditations to him.
How to be A Brave and Courageous Warrior
The 10 steps
By Max
Age 9
1. Take a deep breath and think of everything that makes you happy, while you are in battle.
2. Take a huge yell and scare the enemy so that they will be frightened when you attack.
3. Charge as fast as you can to stun the enemy or to make step 2 more powerful.
4. Yell with your friends at the enemy so that all of the enemies are frightened.
5. When in battle keep a comrade with you to have eyes on your back.
6. When you’re at range, fire range weapons, at short range, use short-range weapons; in close combat throw your axe or sword.
7. If they beg for mercy, and really mean it, don’t smite them. (This is for the good of “Kind”.)
8. After the battle, all of the people you have taken prisoner, free them, because it’s not right to keep slaves or prisoners.
9. After the battle, if you have won, thank grandmother and grandfather for success. If you haven’t won, pray for “better luck next time”.
10. If you have won, rejoice with your family, comrades and friend. If you haven’t won, still be glad because others have sacrificed their lives for your cause.
I have my own interpretations of each one but what is amazing is the simplicity of his answers. Read your own understanding of what he wrote.
If he can do it....
With love,
Aaron
Max is my greatest teacher. He doesn't know it yet, but I am dedicating a book of warrior meditations to him.
How to be A Brave and Courageous Warrior
The 10 steps
By Max
Age 9
1. Take a deep breath and think of everything that makes you happy, while you are in battle.
2. Take a huge yell and scare the enemy so that they will be frightened when you attack.
3. Charge as fast as you can to stun the enemy or to make step 2 more powerful.
4. Yell with your friends at the enemy so that all of the enemies are frightened.
5. When in battle keep a comrade with you to have eyes on your back.
6. When you’re at range, fire range weapons, at short range, use short-range weapons; in close combat throw your axe or sword.
7. If they beg for mercy, and really mean it, don’t smite them. (This is for the good of “Kind”.)
8. After the battle, all of the people you have taken prisoner, free them, because it’s not right to keep slaves or prisoners.
9. After the battle, if you have won, thank grandmother and grandfather for success. If you haven’t won, pray for “better luck next time”.
10. If you have won, rejoice with your family, comrades and friend. If you haven’t won, still be glad because others have sacrificed their lives for your cause.
I have my own interpretations of each one but what is amazing is the simplicity of his answers. Read your own understanding of what he wrote.
If he can do it....
With love,
Aaron
Max is one of the most incredible Warriors I know. By age 9 he had face bigger Dragons than most adults. He's 12 now. He won.
Even at the worst of times he kept it together. I had a leather bracer made for him that year...it said K.I.T. Keep It Together.
