Life Reimagined
Chapter 1: Judgement

Your Mythic Self

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"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." — Carl Jung

Culture is filled with examples of what Joseph Campbell called ‘the hero's journey’. This archetypal spiritual quest within each of us is a universal path toward realizing our true identity and destiny. The hero's journey is a motif that is deeply embedded in our collective psyche for a profound reason. It represents the invitation that life continually offers us to uncover our deepest purpose and authentic self. The major arcana of the Tarot also speak to this journey, serving as a rich source of guidance and insight along our path. These images and symbols point to universal themes, helping us navigate the spiritual terrain from confusion to clarity, from fear to love.

In this Program, we won’t be covering the Hero’s journey in full as it can take many years to navigate this process, and really, it’s something that finds us rather than the other way around. We will, however, follow a simplified version of it to help us with our life redirection in various ways and to connect more profoundly with our personal mythos.

We draw insights from our own history and ancestry, recognizing how lineage and lineage codes shape the stories we tell ourselves. We delve into the realm of dreams and the power of the imagination as vital tools for understanding our inner landscape. Additionally, we revisit ancient systems of insight that have been used across generations and cultures to unlock the archetypal energies that reside within us. These ancient practices and symbols offer timeless guidance, allowing us to see ourselves in a new and expansive way.

Through this exploration, you will begin to understand yourself far beyond the limited identity imposed by society. Instead, you will reclaim your place as a lineage-holder and steward of sacred energies that flow through you. This approach invites you to recognize your own unique blend of power, love, and creative flow. It is an invitation to step into your role as a conscious creator and resonate with the deeper currents of life, fostering a sense of purpose that is rooted in the sacred and the eternal. As you do so, you will discover a renewed sense of identity, one that is aligned with your highest potential and the profound mysteries of existence itself.

EXERCISE

Connecting with the Hero’s Journey

Here is some interesting and fun inspiration around uncoving your mythic path. These span mythic stories and key figures related to the hero’s journey, the underworld journey, and the path to self-understanding and transformation

  • The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell explores the universal patterns of mythic journeys found in cultures worldwide.

  • The Red Book by Carl Jung is a kind of diary of his own personal mythic journey. His biography Memories, Dreams, Reflections is also deeply insightful.

  • The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is an allegorical tale about following one’s dreams and discovering one’s personal legend.

  • Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse delves into the spiritual journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.

  • The Lord of the Rings trilogy as well as The Hobbit encompass quests of courage, perseverance, and discovering the hero within through trials and inner growth

  • The Matrix depicts Neo’s awakening to his true power and higher self.

  • Star Wars chronicles Luke Skywalker's evolution from a farm boy to a Jedi about mastery and purpose.

  • The myth of Persephone highlights the descent into the underworld as an essential transformative process symbolizing death and rebirth.

  • The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice explores the challenge of confronting death to recover love and wisdom.

  • Inanna’s descent into the underworld signifies journeying into the depths to access inner power and insight.

  • Dante’s Divine Comedy dramatizes a journey through Hell that symbolizes confronting shadow aspects of the psyche leading to spiritual awakening.

  • The myth of Osiris’s death and resurrection embodies renewal and divine wisdom.

  • The Lion King illustrates Simba’s journey from shame and exile toward reclaiming his role and discovering his true self

  • Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling follows Harry’s path of courage, self-awareness, and embracing his destiny as a wizard and a hero

  • The Dark Knight portrays Bruce Wayne’s internal struggle and ultimate acceptance of his true purpose as Batman, confronting his fears and shadows

  • The myth of Theseus and the Minotaur highlights courage, facing inner fears, and awakening inner strength through a descent into darkness

  • The Epic of Gilgamesh narrates the hero’s journey toward understanding mortality, divine wisdom, and self-acceptance

  • The Wizard of Oz depicts Dorothy’s journey from a confined home to the expansive experience of self-empowerment and discovering her inner strength

  • The Bhagavad Gita describes the spiritual journey of Arjuna, who must confront his doubts and fears on the battlefield to realize his divine purpose

  • The myth of Jason and the Argonauts explores adventure, confronting danger, and discovering the hero within through trials and challenges

  • The Odyssey by Homer depicts Odysseus’s long voyage of return, symbolizing an inner journey of perseverance, discovery, and transformation

  • The myth of Hercules involves facing twelve labors and confronting internal and external monsters to attain heroism and self-mastery

  • The NeverEnding Story features a young hero discovering his inner power and the importance of embracing one’s imagination and inner truth

  • The Mahabharata’s story of Arjuna’s spiritual awakening and Krishna’s guidance exemplifies the importance of inner dialogue, dharma, and self-realization