To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Emerson
Dear Mr. Vernon,
We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. But we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us - in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain, and an athlete, and a basket case, a princess, and a criminal. Does that answer your question?
Sincerely yours,
The Breakfast Club
Everyone wants to be seen, but it's difficult to stand out.
In fact, there's considerable risk to stand out and be different. It triggers our fears of rejection and challenges our desire to build close relationships. Will anyone like me if I'm weird?
We are shaped by early experiences, circumstances, and traditions. In so many ways we are a product of our past. Our past can be a source for clarity and grounding, but it can also hold us back if left unexamined.
The hero's journey serves as a metaphorical roadmap for navigating life's challenges and stages. Tune into your calling and chart a path to your best self.
People who view their lives through the lens of a hero's journey experience more meaning and resilience.