Movie: "Peaceful Warrior"
I just saw the movie "Peaceful Warrior". Thought it was really good, even though it didn't get very good ratings. Some of them made fun of the metaphysical aspects of the movie, but of course, I liked that part. I didn't read the book (been meaning to for years), so I can't compare it. Dan Millman was the author of the book, and was the main character in the movie (it's about a portion of his life).
Re: Movie: "Peaceful Warrior"
I found the book very powerful. When I read it I had already read a lot of mindfulness/meditation books, but that one grabbed me more than any other. It made me feel that becoming mindful/aware was a gruelling challenge, but something people need to do at some point. And the idea that we are here with a purpose to serve, not in a saintly mother theresa way but being there for the people around you, not just for yourself but part of the human community. The general information in the book was pretty much stuff in any mindfulness book but the way it was written was so much more motivating than stuff like E.Tolle, in my opinion. (who is also a fan.)