The warrior is the entry level for the great journey or the way. It is the first of four steps along the path that constitutes one eternal round. Individuals begin by seeking meaning and a cause. The warrior level is the level of two dimensional thinking there is a right cause and that cause is to be sought out and struggled for in combat. As the warrior advances, she realizes that the greatest struggle is the struggle of self. The warrior then learns that before she can be of benefit to the effort of life over death, joy over sorrow, and freedom over oppression she must be trained and ready for battle. This training must be a balanced training of Mind, Body and Spirit. The warrior level is best represented by the philosophy "true victory is victory over one's self." As the warrior progresses she realizes that there is more to the world than right and wrong. The warrior moves toward the next level by letting go of the drive of the warrior and expanding it to include compassion.