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Seizing the Sword - The Hero's Journey

Posted on Apr 12th, 2008 by Steve : I am what I am Steve

          This is when we seize our sword. This is when we truly realize ourselves as the hero. When we can, in the face our own psyches, not allow our pasts, our fears, our... More »

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Facing the Inmost Cave - The Hero's Journey

Posted on Jan 30th, 2008 by Steve : I am what I am Steve

          As we approach the climax, having conquered many a challenge, the specters return to us whispering their vile diatribe into our ears, filling our minds with doubt, and barraging us with attacks upon... More »

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RESOURCEFULNESS

Posted on Jan 24th, 2008 by Steve : I am what I am Steve

          As we progress along our way in our quest for heroism, in finding our own virtue and value, we begin to see the value in those that share in our journey and in... More »

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Allies, Trials and Challenges

Posted on Jan 16th, 2008 by Steve : I am what I am Steve

                  Patanjali said that when you set out with an intention, unseen forces will rise to your aid. Thus, as the hero embarks upon his quest, forces rise to help him on his way.... More »

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Ambition

Posted on Jan 14th, 2008 by Steve : I am what I am Steve

          In our initial call to adventure, we are called to strive toward the highest aspirations of ourselves to become the hero we have only dreamed of. When we meet our mentor, he inspires... More »

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Meeting a Mentor: The Hero's Journey

Posted on Jan 10th, 2008 by Steve : I am what I am Steve

          There is an old axiom which states that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. And so, when the hero is ready, the mentor will appear.         Since ours is not... More »

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Crossing the First Threshold: The Hero's Journey

Posted on Jan 8th, 2008 by Steve : I am what I am Steve

          When we take that first step, it is truly one of faith, trusting that the courage which compels us to cross the First Threshold will be maintained throughout the rest of our journey.... More »

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The Hero's Journey: Refusal of the Call

Posted on Jan 7th, 2008 by Steve : I am what I am Steve

Should we refuse the call, as so many of us are apt to do, as it is indeed a step in the journey of every hero, the call will still go forth. For even if... More »

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The Call to Adventure

Posted on Jan 5th, 2008 by Steve : I am what I am Steve

          The Hero's Journey begins with the Call to Adventure, when the hero is beckoned by the powers that be to begin his journey and embark upon his quest. For this generation, the call... More »

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Creavolution

Posted on May 14th, 2007 by Steve : I am what I am Steve

An excerpt from ‘The Rucksack Letters’ by Steve McAllister. Available now at www.inkensoulpress.com . I spent the other night at a commune called Zendik Farm, which touts, among their philosophies, an idea called "Creavolution," an... More »

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