Every individual takes a unique journey during their lifetime. However, each person essentially encounters the same rigorous steps, but chooses different paths which make their journeys matchless. The Hero's Journey is a journey that everyone takes throughout their entire lives. We should acquaint ourselves with the type of mission we are on in order to successfully come to the end of our journey. .
To begin, the hero's journey is initiated when the hero is separated from what is comfortable. This irresolute feeling is agonizing, confusing, and manifests a call to the hero. A call is in demand when the hero has room to grow and develop: when he must change. The hero must answer a calling in order to satisfy this need to grow, face the unknown, and to gain something of magnitude. The call can come in many forms such as the wake of a life crisis, or in the dawning of awareness (Class notes, Sept 5).
Upon the decision to face the calling the hero has made a definitive commitment to this journey; there is no turning back. This is the jumping-off point; it is now or never. After crossing this point, the hero is ordained to encounter people of significance. These people include a guardian, a mentor, and a protector (Class notes, Sept 5).
Hard times follow the hero's choice to cross over to the point of no-returns. Consequently, this crossing leads to an inordinate share of hardships and troubles. In spite of this, these obstacles will eventually transform the hero. This transformation involves several rigorous steps or challenges. These challenges consist of many levels of temptations which in due course, come to be more and more complex. Nevertheless, the outcomes of these challenges always result in the hero maturing, and becoming a wiser person (Class notes, Sept 5). .
The consequence of advancing the level of maturity, and knowledge is that the test the hero is faced with becomes more intensified.