Everyone is a HERO and YOU are on the Hero Journey.
The hero encounters different paths during his Journey which are described below. This week, you all Hero will identify where you are on the path & observer the next steps on the journey called LIFE.
THE STEPS OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY
THE ORDINARY WORLD
This is the original world of the hero, which "suffers from a symbolic deficiency." The hero is lacking something, or something is taken from him.
THE CALL TO ADVENTURE
The hero is given a challenge, problem, or adventure. Often it appears as a blunder or chance. This stage establishes the goal of the hero.
THE REFUSAL OF THE CALL
The (often) reluctant hero has to be set along the correct path. He must weigh the consequences and be excited by a stronger motivation to proceed further.
MEETING WITH THE MENTOR
The hero encounters a wise figure who prepares him for the journey. This figure (or item) gives advice, guidance, or an item, but cannot go with the hero.
CROSSING THE THRESHOLD
The hero has committed to his task and enters the special world. Often he is met by a threshold guardian.
TESTS, ALLIES, AND ENEMIES
In the special world, the hero learns the new rules by meeting people and obtaining new information. There is often a "local watering hole" component. This is where the true characteristics of the hero are revealed.
APPROACH TO THE INNERMOST CAVE
Now our hero, and often his allies, have come to the edge of the dangerous place where the "object of the quest" is hidden. This stage often is the land of the dead.
THE SUPREME ORDEAL
The hero faces danger, often a life-or-death moment that is either physical or psychological.
REWARD, OR SEIZING THE SWORD
After surviving, our hero takes possession of the object, typically a treasure, weapon, knowledge, token, or reconciliation.
THE ROAD BACK
The hero must now deal with the consequences of their actions. They may be pursued by the remaining forces. They now face the decision to return to the ordinary world.
RESURRECTION
One final test is required for the purification and rebirth of the hero. Alternatively, it may be a miraculous transformation.
RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR
The triumphant hero returns to the ordinary world bearing the elixir. Common elixirs are treasure, love, freedom, wisdom, or knowledge. A defeated hero is doomed to repeat the lesson.
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