Re:Considerations on that (and admiration for Odysseus)

Thanks for the insightful reply! I think my University library has a copy of Tales of Enchantment, so I will definately take a look at it when I finish the books I'm currently reading.

I like the idea of the "Heroic Quest", or finding a way to frame current struggles into a larger context. That is EXACTLY how I have pushed through hard things in my life... by remembering that "this too will pass" and that, regardless of whatever setbacks I run into, I am still working toward larger goals.

I think that having such a purpose or goal can give a person a healthy perspective that makes them less likely to become sidetracked by problems. For instance, as a student I meet a lot of other students, many of who are experimenting with different things in their lives (like drugs). I've noticed that, almost without fail, the people who have a larger goal or "quest", if you will, really don't get drawn in over their heads. They experiment for a while, and then they move on without too much difficulty.

On the other hand, individuals who really have no idea where they want to go in life seem to be much more prone to becomming dependant on the drug. It's almost like having a goal or quest in life means that you have something to lose and so decisions are made more carefully as the outcome actually DOES matter. It reminds me of the Cheshire Cat explaining to Alice that any path will work if you don't know where you want to go.

Back to your reply, it makes sense that you wouldn't just explain or preach the "mythology" to a person... but I really like the framework and the examples provided therein. I'm excited to read what you and Carol have written about this type of thing.

Best Regards,

Dan Gorrell

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