Life is transformation. Often times the transformations in our
lives seem random and unpredictable. People are often stuck in a
circumstance they seek to change, but are unclear as to how to
even begin or understand that the change they seek is a struggle
they must prepare for. However our ancestors understood the
powerful patterns involved in human life changes and explained
them through mythic stories we call the Hero’s Journey. This
universal story tells how a human being transforms from one
level of development to a higher level; how a human transforms
from a young person to an adult; how a person must struggle to
make this transformation. These stories then become a rough
guide to understanding how transformation occurs in our lives.
The story itself does not give answers. Rather it gives a
framework for someone to find their own answers, for that is the
key. We must each find the answers to our own lives. Watch Roger
Fernandes’ video: The Heros’ Journey. There are many traditional
stories that share how