Marco Alfonso L.

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Understanding The Self
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“Peaceful Warrior”

1. How did the Main Character overcome his disability ?

- Dan’s recurring nightmares focus on the subject of

his own mortality, depicting a strange old man with white
hair, an important figure that Dan sets out to find in
real life. Dan haphazardly bumps into the old man at a
gas station and concedes to be his disciple, learning
everything the man has to teach him about the proper way
to live. Dan nicknames the man Socrates for his extensive
knowledge and wisdom.

2. How Did he improve Himself ?

- He has realized that, regardless of his

accomplishments, he feels an enduring sense of emptiness.
As a society, we constantly strive to meet our goals,
believing that once we get there we will find a sense of
satisfaction or peace of mind. Dan discovers this to be
untrue, and it causes him to call into question
everything he took for granted in his life. He searches
for that which will give his life meaning and truly
ignite his spirit.

3. Who was Socrates in the Film ?

- Dan was the Socrates in the Film. Dan does his best
to follow the teachings of Socrates, though at first, he
finds this new way of life restrictive. Although he fails
along the way, he keeps trying and always brings himself
back on track with the old man’s wise words. Socrates
also begins to train Dan physically, working on improving
his gymnastic form as well as running and introducing him
to new activities, such as aikido, tai chi, and
meditation. Socrates teaches Dan to correct his posture
and control his breathing, allowing him to find new power
in his body

4. Identify 10 lessons from the film that are connected

to understandin the self

1. There are no ordinary moments 6. Find your Purpose

2. A Warrior acts, a fool reacts 7. Savor the Moment
3. You Control you. Master you 8. Life is about choice
4. Don’t pin your success on outcomes 9. Meditate
5. Knowledge is knowing, Wisdom is doing 10. Be Adaptable