“I’ve often wondered how much of Campbell’s hero’s Journey is a reflection of the western obsession of striving and achievement wrapped in the narrative structures we so love.” I bought a copy of the heroes Journey a couple of summers ago, expecting to be enthralled once again and found myself disappointed. I think precisely by the thing that you are reflecting on just now. Ultimately, it is in surrender, though, isn’t it—whether we’re coming from Ayn Rand’s perspective of the egoic self or the journey that leads us to the greater realization of big ass ELF (Self) or the meandering stream that finds peace in not having to or needing to control the narrative. I think what you’ve written here is of major importance— if only in the moment to little me I think it’s ingenious the way you’ve woven these three entities chatting over tea.
“I’ve often wondered how much of Campbell’s hero’s Journey is a reflection of the western obsession of striving and achievement wrapped in the narrative structures we so love.” I bought a copy of the heroes Journey a couple of summers ago, expecting to be enthralled once again and found myself disappointed. I think precisely by the thing that you are reflecting on just now. Ultimately, it is in surrender, though, isn’t it—whether we’re coming from Ayn Rand’s perspective of the egoic self or the journey that leads us to the greater realization of big ass ELF (Self) or the meandering stream that finds peace in not having to or needing to control the narrative. I think what you’ve written here is of major importance— if only in the moment to little me I think it’s ingenious the way you’ve woven these three entities chatting over tea.
Thank you for taking the time to share. So well said. It’s late here but I’ll reflect on this and circle back.
That’s what I’m resorting to right now is the circling back it just seems to work better that way sometimes.
Very affirming
Great topic. Great treatment!