The 'warrior' is a common metaphor used in spiritual traditions, and more recently various coaching and therapy approaches.
It can be incredibly empowering for people stuck in a 'victim' mode and provide a way of focusing our efforts to hone awareness.
It is also only a metaphor, only a story that we make up about life. Life is not a war, life just is. Our metaphors can be useful but also blind us.
I suspect that not too many of those who like the metaphor of the warrior actually practice seriously any of the warrior arts.
One of the historical changes that brought the concept of 'warrior' into being more than just a thug were the martial traditions of Asia - particularly the Japanese transition from jutsu (battlefield) to budo (spiritual development) forms.
Or, looking to the Chinese martial traditions where the personal resolve to 'eat bitter' was part of the deal.
Being a warrior is more than reading a Dan Millman book and reflecting in a pleasant glow until something you don't like actually comes along.
That is the time to show if you are a warrior or not. How do you deal with the unpleasant aspects of life?
That is quite well said friend. Its not about the war, its about being true to your self :)
Much love <3