No tribal rite has yet been recorded which attempts to keep winter from descending; on the contrary: the rites all prepare the community to endure, together with the rest of nature, the season of the terrible cold.
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Follow your bliss. The heroic life is living the individual adventure. There is no security in following the call to adventure. Nothing is exciting if you know what the outcome is going to be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace your passions and pursue exciting adventures in life, even if they come with uncertainty.
This quote by Joseph Campbell emphasizes the importance of following one's passions and embarking on personal adventures. It suggests that true fulfillment and excitement in life come from embracing the unknown and taking risks, rather than relying on a predictable and secure path. The 'call to adventure' reflects the journey of self-discovery and growth that often requires stepping out of our comfort zones.
Themes
BlissAdventurePassionUncertaintyLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage students to pursue their dreams.
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The demon that you can swallow gives you it’s power, and the greater life’s pain, the greater life’s reply.
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And if there was no Fall, what then of the need for Redemption? What god was offended and by whom? Some especially touchy cave bear whose skull had been improperly enshrined?
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