Fall to Rise

"It would appear, were we to follow the long genealogy of heroes and heroines in mythos, that it is via the soul being stolen, mismanaged, disguised, disrupted, pre-empted or trodden upon, that some of the purest features of the psyche may rise up and begin to long for—call for—the return of that radiant companion and counsel."[1] This introduction will continue my discussion of how failure helps to find new and, hopefully, better ways. Failure is a break from a common path, that was supposed to be successful. If we do not fail - there is no reason to revise, improve, change. - Dad, why does the sun rise on the east each day? - Does it? - Yes - Did you test it? - Yes - Cool, don't touch it, son - it works! But how would you know if something works the best way if you never challenge it? It's scary to change things that are comfortable and "working". But ... hmmm.... where is the sense of adventure? If you are looking for a companion, somebody whom you can stand for a long time, who would you select? My answer is "a player". If you do not challenge your life - do you actually move anywhere? And how do you even know? What story can you tell if everything is "allright"? Boring, isn't it... 1) Introduction to 2004 edition of "The Hero With A Thousand Faces" by J.Campbell