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Everything Belongs: Living the Teachings of Richard Rohr Forward

The Hero and Heroine's Journey With Kirsten Oates and Patrick Boland

Mar 13, 2024
Explore the transformative power of the hero's journey in personal growth. Reflect on embracing challenges and loss as gateways to authenticity. Discover insights from executive coaches and spiritual directors on falling upward and spiritual exploration. Dive into the role of mentors, somatic practices, and cultural grieving in the journey towards self-discovery and healing.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embracing challenges and loss can lead to personal growth and reveal our true selves.
  • Understanding collective sin and grace is crucial for mythologizing personal stories and moving away from victimhood.

Deep dives

The Theory of the Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell's theory of the hero's journey, originally outlined in his book 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces,' suggests a universal narrative underlying stories from various cultures and times. This theory deeply influenced Richard, leading him to connect it with chapters from his own book 'Falling Upward' as 'The Hero in Heroin's Journey,' emphasizing the significance of leaving the old and going on a quest to create something new.

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