If you are a man aged 16-35 it’s most likely best to avoid intensive spiritual practice
Why? Because psychologically you are still in the archetype of the warrior
Save spiritual practice for when you exit the king and enter the wise man archetype later in life
The caveat is….. if you are truly possessed by the wise man, mystic, sage, etc archetypes from an early age.
If this is the case you can proceed with intensive spiritual practice
Interesting food for thought.
I do think about this often...how will my "place" in this fight for a better future change over time?
Right now, I feel there is a need for more fearless warriors (including of the keyboard variety lol) who do not give a f*ck and expose everything, everywhere, without holding back.
As a single dude spending most of his time living in faraway countries, I feel this is a solid role for me to fill in to do the most good. Somebody has to break that door down and take the cover fire so others can be inspired to follow behind.
My biggest inner question is, when I settle down and start building a family, will I feel called to transition into a more chill, "wise monk" type of role?
I will have to wait and play it by ear. Probably depends on the advancement of the surveillance state/technocracy by that time, as the risk of being an outspoken loudmouth would no longer be on just me, but my family as well.
Lots to ponder as this crazy world continues to unfold...
Jesus began his ministry at age 30. I love the idea in this take, but while I’m young and my worldview is open, and I dream big, I want to be a disciple of Jesus.
Also, our battle isn’t with flesh and blood, it’s a spiritual battle. If you believe that, then everything you do, knowingly or unknowingly, you do as an active spiritual practice.
What are your thoughts?
Jesus was without a doubt possessed by the prophet, healer, and mystic archetypes. For him it’s natural to follow that path early on. For most people that’s not their ideal path. For some it is, maybe for you it is. I can’t say.
I agree that all of life can be a spiritual practice. In fact, engaging the archetypes that align with the seasons of life is a spiritual practice.
Child to warrior to king to wise man…. Is full embodiment of the human experience. You are dreaming and creating the human experience with God.
I am only saying that young men when they discover spirituality and think they need to pursue the life of a saint or mystic, when that may not be their souls path.
Most come for the human experience, not as saints or messengers
