Bravery is the one most people think about when there is talk of Warriors. Most dream of being brave when the time comes. Mireles calls it the "sexy icon" of the Warrior. I have yet to meet a person that doesn't hold bravery in high esteem.
Mireles uses the story of Lenny Skutnik to illustrate his point. Lenny was a federal office worker who happened to see a tragedy unfold on his way home. The year was 1982, and Air Florida Flight 90 had crashed into the Potomac River, killing all but five people. One of the survivors was a flight attendant, who was floundering in the icy waters as a helicopter tried to rescue her. Enter Lenny, who doffed his coat and shoes, and dove into the icy water. He swam out, dove down into the river, pulled the flight attendant back up, and helped her into the harness from the helicopter. The few words here cannot adequately describe the bravery shown by Mr. Skutnik.
Mireles emphasizes what I think is a key point. He said that Skutnik acted without any obligation to do so. Or did he? This is a key question for the Warrior, the Sheepdog, and the Master Teacher. Do we have an obligation to help others? Is their a moral obligation to choose to help others?
For the Warrior, the answer is yes. It is a choice.
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