The Heros Journey Flashcard Notes The Call to

The Hero’s Journey Flashcard Notes

The Call to Adventure

The Call to Adventure noffers the opportunity to face the unknown and gain something of value ninternal or external voices telling us to try something

Crossing the Threshold

Crossing the Threshold n the “jumping off point” for the adventure (moving from the known to the unknown world) n “threshold guardian” (someone who encourages

Challenges and Temptations

Challenges & Temptations n in the unknown world, a series of challenges and temptations (physical or mental) n “helpers” / “mentors” guide you or give advice

The Abyss

The Abyss nthe “low point” or… nthe greatest challenge of the journey (the BIG moment!) nhero must usually face his or her biggest fears

Transformation

Transformation na moment of death and rebirth nthe person is now changed in some way (physically or mentally)

Revelation

Revelation nhero experiences an “epiphany” (the lightbulb moment) n“I finally realize…” na change in the way he or she sees life and its

Atonement

Atonement naccepting the new self (the imbalance has been corrected) n“atonement” = at one n“boons” (gifts)

The Return

The Return nthe return to everyday life and contributing to it with the new vision (sharing the lessons with others) n“I’m back!”