I get what you're saying, because I don't like the words battle and warrior and protection.

However, I will say this; that being said, these words can make certain concepts understandable.

The 'darkness' will begin to fight, since light is increasing in the world. As that happens, it will get strange. Face eating and the like.

Many who are of the light will be able to stand aside from all of that. But there are some who must walk into these areas of darkness. Light is spread through carriers... and someone must carry the light into the darkest places.

Those who carry it will find themselves generally safe... generally.

So for those who must walk into the darkness, I think this thread is apropos. And those who are here to do that, will be drawn here.

I know that part of my 'battle' here is to expose the lies and secrets and tools of certain religions. In so doing, though, I draw a lot of rage from people (who ironically claim I am 'hateful' for exposing their religious secrets).

As such, coping mechanisms and methods of knowing and understanding how to have "a thick skin" when these things happen are good to talk about.

On a visceral level, I don't like the whole 'battle/warrior' concept. Yet at the same time, there are times when it feels that way, especially when particularly strong ones try to send their psychic constructs to me.

Of course, they are unable to do me true harm, but it's exhausting and can be draining to keep them from doing the harm their creators intend (albeit subconsciously).