Mood swings, the emotional roller coaster, the hijacked emotional elevator … all these are conditions that are experienced by all humanity (to greater or lesser degree) at different times in their lives or (as some believe) in conjunction with the changing phases of the moon. This, among many other things, is part of the human experience. The true warrior realizes that optimum performance requires an optimal emotional state. Therefore, true warriors work diligently at being able to detect their changing emotional states, and work hard to change their agenda accordingly. The true warrior knows that it is a fool’s quest to embark on a dangerous mission when in the grips of a serious depression or flying high in a manic phase. Like a person afflicted with lycanthropy (werewolfism), the true warrior locks himself in a cage for the phase of the full moon (or when in a strongly negative emotional state) so that he can protect himself and those around him who would be defenceless. The point is to act when it can make a difference. Don’t delay until it is too late, for then you are out of control and being driven without conscious thought or control. You are no longer you … or in your right mind.

The true warrior pays attention to the cycles, triggers, catalysts, and stimulants that can be the cause of these conditions, and takes preventative measures so that when he or she needs to protect themselves, they already have!

You are warriors. Protect yourself from your own destructive nature. Don’t beat yourself down or sabotage yourself. Be aware and take action in order to be the winner your mind says you really are. Do these things, and you will achieve great success. So it has been written.