the hero's journey sometimes gets formulated as "you must go into the unknown, & bring something back"
I think there's a second, overlooked way: "you must go into the unknown - & bring others with you."
some people never 'come back' - they discover somewhere new & stay there
Rudra Dakinix.comthe hero's journey sometimes gets formulated as "you must go into the unknown, & bring something back" I think there's a second, overlooked way: "you must go into the unknown - & bring others with you." some people never 'come back' - they discover somewhere new & stay there
afaict, something like 73% of the people who have Gone On The Journey actually did something like this
the shape of it: you know that the Journey tends to end back where you began, and you're already afraid to get too disconnected from where you began anyways...
so you go on a big of the... See more
“The journey is not a straight line but a completed circle. The real destination is your own front door.”
The Rabbit Hole 🕳🐇 issue no.47
In the ancient stories there is often a search for a mythical object (a sacred necklace, a holy grail), or a need to reclaim something that has been stolen. A “wise old man” figure who foresees tests and trials for the brave adventurer often offers guidance. The hero is joined by friends and allies, some of whom may have their own agendas.33
Chris Guillebeau • The Happiness of Pursuit: Find the Quest that will Bring Purpose to Your Life
As the hero, you get to stand up to those notions and reframe who you are. You get to teach those around you about who you have become. And this last phase—the landing, the integration, the return—cannot be avoided. Because if you refuse to return home, if you refuse to integrate, then your life just gets heavier. You end up with all of this... See more
