What trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature’s most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial events that make or break a hero.
Read MoreJoseph Campbell was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work is vast, covering many aspects of the human experience. His philosophy is often summarized by his phrase ‘Follow your bliss.’ Following is a collection of notable quotes from his talks and published works.
Read MoreJoseph Campbell’s monomyth, or the hero’s journey, is a basic pattern that its proponents argue is found in many narratives from around the world. This diagram outlines the fundamental structures and stages that Campbell held numerous myths from disparate times and regions share.
Read MoreAn abbreviated version of Benjamin Bidlack’s talk The Hero’s Journey in Modern Life, given at the Mindshare LA conference in Los Angeles on 18 April 2010. Benjamin talks about how all of the great stories throughout history have common stages, scenarios and characters, and how those apply to our lives, here and now, whether it’s a party we’re going to, or achieving our dreams.
Read MoreAre you following someone else’s path in search of your own purpose? Watch this video to find your own path…
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