The Hero

I am a big proponent of mythos. Myth is how we structure both meaning and belonging. It is how we aim to answer the deepest questions of our humanity. As someone that cares so much about myth, it was a revelation to learn that the archetype of the hero is still part of boy psychology. That we need to embody the hero. But then we need to grow beyond him.

We are reading about the hero. It is the end of the chapter on Boy Psychology in “King, Warrior, Magican, Lover” (p.37-42). There is SO MUCH here. I have too many quotes to share, too many parts to dive into.

So here is my request: Read the section. Read it more than once. Pick one quote. And bring it to the call. 

There is something powerful in the process of making a tough choice.

I was struck by the proposition that the immature heroic archetype in Western Culture is why we seek to dominate nature. This extractive, patriarchal domination is what leads to climate catastrophe. 

But this is also a time that needs us to find and embody the courage that comes with that same heroic archetype.

There is light. And there is shadow. There is growth, development and maturation. We want to go from boys to men. And it is good to be in it together.

Looking forward to being with you next week.

Saludos,

Gibrán

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