
Sometimes I think we are faced with seemingly insurmountable problems so that we too can have the hero experience in our own unique way. The challenges may not seem all that big on the outside in many cases but the inner challenges can be truly mythic in proportion. The question that seems to be asked in the face of any challenge is 'What qualities are you going to express in the face of this?' I say what qualities rather than who because it is really about the qualities that are brought forth and expressed rather than any self-identity.
Becoming too attached to any identity, including the hero archetype, must eventually bring unhappiness and emptiness because it isn't who we are. Qualities expressed through the human form, whether we consider them negative or positive are simply ideas being played out. Different qualities show up in response to different situations. The more we remain present to what's unfolding through us in any given situation, the more in touch we are with the qualities that are ready to be expressed in a way that allows us to fully embrace and appreciate the wonder of it all. Hanging on to any of them is really about fear based beliefs in separation than anything else.
Hmm, ever wonder what it would be like to be completely open to each moment without any preconceived ideas about who you are? Could be a fun thing to wonder about no matter what's going on.
To understand this, you need to see Kal Bashir’s 510+ stage Hero’s Journey over at http://www.clickok.co.uk/index4.html
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