Heroes – in myth, literature, and real life – take journeys, confront dragons (ie problems) and discover the treasure of their true selves. Although they may feel very alone during the quest, at its end their reward is a sense of community; with themselves, with other people, and with the earth
Every time you take the risk to be true to your own soul – whether or not you name your action as heroic – your example helps others to do likewise. When you notice this pattern, it becomes easier to have absolute fidelity to your own path without fear that doing so is selfish. We can do nothing better for others than model the authentic life.
Carol Pearson – The Hero Within
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These lines are from Carol Pearson’s book: The Hero Within: 6 Archetypes We Live By
It’s an easy to read, compelling introduction to archetypes and understanding how they play out in our lives.
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