The Warrior Within
A Journey of Love and Soul Redemption
"The Inner Warrior: A Journey of Love and Soul Redemption" unfolds a dream where a majestic bird transforms into a fierce protector, symbolizing the emergence of the inner warrior.
This dream parallels the artist’s real-life experience, where she confronts the challenges of unpaid wages with determination and resilience. Much like the bird in her dream, she becomes a guardian of her rights.
Through acceptance and understanding, the protagonist navigates the unfamiliar terrain of her newfound identity, reinforcing the theme of self-love and protection.
The story captures the essence of an inner warrior rising to face challenges, both in dreams and reality, emphasizing personal growth and transformation.
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I feel incredibly empowered.
I am going through a situation that few can handle calmly, and it's quite challenging. This person owes me wages and promised to pay by..., and now it's..., and I still haven't received anything. I am steadily walking the path of pursuing my salary, one step at a time.
This is a journey of self-affirmation. I am fighting for my rights, and my demands are being recognized. I am entering a world of self-identity. Every critique I make is a step towards this self-loving world. Every sentence, every email afterward, is a commemorative badge in my journey. Every word is evidence of self-acknowledgment, and every mindful action further nourishes my journey and my soul. Each step carries the energy to move forward, grounding me with more spirit and strength for the next. Everything I do is for myself—every single mindful thought strengthens and affirms me. It deepens my love and appreciation for myself.
Each step is releasing the accumulated grievances from the past. The little girl scolded by the swimming coach, the girl took advantage of, the one maliciously attacked in the workplace—all these souls, in each brave and steadfast step of this journey, are regaining their freedom. Keep going! For the love of yourself! For a journey filled with love, keep moving forward!
Two days before
Prologue
That morning
The mood before going to bed last night was like preparing for battle. As soon as my eyes closed, the next time they opened, it was morning. I envisioned scenes of practicing with my roommate and confronting the company's financial secretary at night. What he would say, and how I would respond.
This morning, I continued reaching out to all colleagues, making calls to everyone, and learned that they had a meeting scheduled for today. From another colleague, I found out that the bank will be operational this week, and the company's account has funds, which could be transferred immediately to anyone. I am grateful for the support of these colleagues.
I take pride in my bravery and determination. Even when afraid, I have the wisdom to seek the right resources, the patience to adjust my mental state, and the readiness to prepare for the unknown. I possess a kind heart and a professional work attitude, earning the support of colleagues who are willing to speak up for me. Most importantly, I have love and strength, acknowledging all past grievances in life, resiliently defending my rights, and firmly loving and proving to myself that I can safeguard my energy and actions. I move forward with determination, as each step I take reinforces and demonstrates my commitment to self-love and self-protection.
I feel the highest honor and endless pride for all that I have become aware of, the love, and determination that arises from my heart.
Regardless of whether I get the money back, I have learned, experienced, proved, grown (a lot!), and changed along this journey. I am embracing a beautiful world where a brave, steadfast, and self-loving version of myself exists!
That evening
I just directly confronted the company's finance department. In the end, I achieved part of what I wanted. I secured... (omitted)
During this process, I discovered that I could say no to him without needing any explanation. I could resist the immediate compliance reaction to his requests. In the end, what I gained was a reward for taking this action. Although his reactions made me angry, I remained calm throughout the process and I was able to think quickly. It's not easy to achieve this level of maturity during the first argument. The girl who was once scolded to tears by the swimming coach, I believe, has transcended and liberated herself.
I know I can speak up and voice my needs with confidence.
The dream
Epilogue
Later, I had a dream where a big bird became very angry, growing larger and larger until it broke through the roof and engaged in battle. Afterward, I kept looking for it, but it was gone. It was only then that I realized it was me, and I was it. Like a warrior, it protected me. Finally, I opened my palm and discovered its feathers inside.
After that, it took some time for me to truly understand this character and accept that it's a part of me. I felt extremely unfamiliar with this new version of myself, to the point of questioning its appropriateness, rejecting the fact that it is part of me, and realizing I could become it in the future.