Compare/Contrast of Iron John by Robert Bly and the Way of a Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman Essay

The Journey goes on.Iron Johnby Robert Bly and theWay of aPeacefulWarriorby Dan Millman are both very popular stories based on mens initiation, spiritual growth, emotional wounds, spiritual meditation and the way to attain wisdom. They may change the way we think and improve our lives. These are the most powerful concepts and lessons of two men that found their mentors and went through a long journey of initiation seeking for peace and happiness.Both men are trying to survive in the wilderness of lifeLifeis a mystery, all stress and fear exists in the past. It's time for us now to live in the moment, free ourselves from memories that are holding us back. We shall be free of all the thoughts and regrets and guilt that may blind us from seeing the light and the gift of life. If we cannot give up what bothers us inside our hearts then we will be stuck in a circle of sadness forever. Robert Blys book,Iron John, is telling a story of a young prince who has safety, love and belonging, but breaks the rules and goes on a very long journey to find him and build a foundation away from his royal family. Millman in his book, The Way of a Peaceful Warrior, his hero Dan, is more mature, Gold Medalist, he has it all, his dad has plenty of wealth, he is handsome, popular, gets great grades, success as a great Gymnast he aquires fame, women, trophies, but appeared to be lonely and sad. The Way of the Peaceful Warrior is a true story, based on the life of Dan Millman and his philosophy about life.In both stories, the young prince and Dan found passionate and spiritual leaders who leadthem to a clean path and change them from being simple human to become strong happy warriors. These two books are talking about knowledge, understanding, action, empathy, and happiness are relevant. Both men went through emotional and physical...

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