Way of the Warrior Saint: How to Live a Crucifixional LifeSelf sacrifice or crucifixional living is the cure for the modern fallacy that life should be easy. Self sacrifice or crucifixional living is the cure for the modern fallacy that life should be easy. You dont have to be religious to see that self sacrifice is believed to be the path to greatness, but it doesnt just make for great books and movies. We find the same theme in sports, the kitchen, marriage, and everywhere else that matters.