The Hero's Journey: A Guide to Transforming Your Life

The Hero's Journey is a universal pattern that has been identified by mythologists and storytellers for centuries. It consists of 12 main steps:

1. The Call to Adventure

The Call to Adventure is the spark that ignites the Hero's Journey. It is a call to leave your comfort zone and embark on a new adventure. This call can come in many forms, such as a job offer, a new relationship, or a personal crisis.

The Hero’s Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)

by Joseph Campbell

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2. Refusal of the Call

Many heroes initially refuse the Call to Adventure. They may be afraid of the unknown, or they may not feel ready to leave their current life behind. However, the hero who refuses the call will never achieve their full potential.

3. Meeting the Mentor

The Mentor is a wise and experienced guide who helps the hero on their journey. The Mentor can provide advice, support, and protection.

4. Crossing the Threshold

Crossing the Threshold is the point of no return. The hero leaves their old life behind and enters a new world of adventure. This is a time of great change and uncertainty.

5. Tests, Allies, and Enemies

On their journey, the hero will face many tests, meet new allies, and make new enemies. These experiences will help the hero to grow and develop.

6. The Approach to the Inmost Cave

The Inmost Cave is the place where the hero faces their greatest challenge. This is a time of great fear and doubt. The hero must confront their own inner demons and overcome their greatest fears.

7. The Ordeal

The Ordeal is the climax of the Hero's Journey. The hero must face their greatest challenge and overcome it. This is a time of great struggle and sacrifice.

8. The Reward

After overcoming their challenge, the hero receives their reward. This reward may be a physical object, such as a treasure or a weapon. It may also be a spiritual reward, such as a new understanding or a new sense of purpose.

9. The Road Back

After receiving their reward, the hero must return home. This is a time of great change and adjustment. The hero must integrate their new experiences into their old life.

10. The Resurrection

The Resurrection is a time of great renewal and transformation. The hero is reborn into a new life. They have a new understanding of themselves and the world around them.

11. The Return with the Elixir

The hero returns home with the Elixir, a gift that they can share with the world. This gift may be a new idea

The Hero’s Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)

by Joseph Campbell

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Language	:	English
File size	:	10801 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	338 pages
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