Navigation

Exploring unknown territory requires the ability to navigate. The Mature Warrior finds his way even when lost. He orients himself in unfamiliar situations. He helps others find their way. His navigation combines practical skills with deeper wisdom about direction and purpose.

The Orphan is lost and can't find his way. The Homebody never ventures far enough to need navigation. The Mature Warrior navigates unfamiliar territory and helps others do the same.

Navigation requires several capacities:

Orientation: The Warrior figures out where he is and which direction he needs to go. He reads signs and landmarks.

Map reading: The Warrior uses maps to understand territory and plan routes. These might be physical or conceptual maps.

Asking for directions: The Warrior isn't too proud to ask for help when lost. He seeks guidance from those who know the territory.

Improvisation: When maps fail or situations change, the Warrior improvises and finds alternative routes.

Helping others: The Warrior guides others through unfamiliar territory. He shares his navigation skills.

Purpose: The Warrior knows not just how to navigate but why. He knows what he's navigating toward and what matters about the destination.

Navigation might mean finding your way in wilderness. It might mean navigating career transitions, relationship challenges, or life changes. The Warrior's navigation skills serve both physical and metaphorical journeys.

This creates confidence. The Warrior who can navigate isn't afraid of getting lost because he knows he can find his way. His navigation skills enable exploration.

The Warrior who masters navigation becomes someone others turn to for guidance—someone who can find his way through any territory.