The Final Challenge

The final challenge causes the knight to choose between feeling a sense of personal integrity or feeling despair.1 This occurs as a man ages and begins to evaluate the choices that he has made in life. He finds that reflection is meaningful, and his memories are often connected to how he feels about the present. 1These stages of development were first described in the work of Erik Erikson.

The final chapter of a man’s life is affected by: How completely he was able to develop his core. His past ability to guide his instincts in ways that have caused few regrets. The transparency of his actions and the ways that they have contributed to significant and extraordinary personal growth.

The final chapter of a man’s life is affected by: His ability to take care of himself on a daily basis. How clear his plan is for those he will leave behind. The depth of his past relationships, as relationships provide memories that alleviate the loneliness of old age.

The final chapter of a man’s life is affected by: The relationships that provide support to him now. The peace that he experiences from fulfilling the purpose of his soul’s inner voice. The connection of his spirit to God’s Spirit through Jesus.

The final chapter of a man’s life is affected by: His ability to confront and deter his shadow’s attempts to create fear and despair. The development and application of his EARS (Emotional Affection Regulatory System). The resolution of his past chain mail wounds.

The final chapter of a man’s life is affected by: His willingness to grieve the difficulties and limitations that he experiences as part of his aging process.

A knight uses the intimate conversations that occur prior to his impending death to bless those who remain behind and to encourage their relationship with God.

“In teamwork, silence isn’t golden, it’s deadly.” -Mark Sanborn

He continues to set goals that make the forest better and to strengthen himself. He models kindness, tenderness, and a positive attitude to those who are around him.

He continues, as a knight, to confront the challenging issues that are a part of who he is and of life. These issues include: The questions that he has about his worth and his life choices. His fears regarding his ability to emotionally and physically cope when he is at death’s door.

He continues, as a knight, to confront the challenging issues that are a part of who he is and of life. These issues include: His recognition that his shadow never stops being a negative force in his life and will continue to do so until his death. His acceptance of the need to depend on others as he ages.

He continues, as a knight, to confront the challenging issues that are a part of who he is and of life. These issues include: His adjustment to the fact that his personal world is shrinking as he becomes less mobile. His concerns regarding how those he loves will do after he is gone.

He continues, as a knight, to confront the challenging issues that are a part of who he is and of life. These issues include: The knowledge that, in death, he must let go of the people he loves. His awareness of his family’s grief regarding his death. His acceptance that he will not fulfill all of his dreams and goals.

He continues, as a knight, to confront the challenging issues that are a part of who he is and of life. These issues include: Letting go of his ability to control future events. Trusting his faith in God, as he takes this next step.

He uses his knightly strength to meet the challenges described above and does not deny their presence. He chooses courage, as he accepts the last call of a knight which is “to die well.”

“Then you will die there on the mountain.” Moses Deuteronomy 32:50