Seizing the Sword - The Hero's Journey
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
An excerpt from ‘The Rucksack Letters' by Steve McAllister. Available now at http://www.inkensoul.com/ . I see life as a journey, not meant to be as fast as our society has made it. Descent... More »