“We have not even to risk the adventure alone, for the heroes of all time have gone before us – the labyrinth is thoroughly known. We have only to follow the thread of the hero path, and where we had thought to find an abomination, we shall find… a god; where we had thought to slay another, we shall slay ourselves; where we had thought to travel outward, we shall come to the center of our own existence. And where we had thought to be alone, we shall be with all the world.” – Joseph Campbell
Photo by Oren Kwintner
As we strive for a brighter future, rest assured that we strive for it together. Although many mistakes have been made along the way, all of mankind has been building to this point in history. Although we will continue to make mistakes from this point onward, future generations will continue on in the course we set to create a society built on sustainability, consciousness, and community. Each of us, in the simple things that we do every day, is a hero not only to ourselves and our loved ones, but for every living being that will ultimately benefit because of our forward thinking in the present moment. Every step you take is the journey of the entire world.
Steve McAllister
Steve McAllister is an acclaimed author, filmmaker, actor, and musician. In addition to contributing to Modern Hippie Mag, his most recent novel, The McAllister Code is available as an e-book at www.themcallistercode.com. Find Steve on Twitter, @InkenSoul. Read his reviews and articles here.
Home run! Great slugging with that aneswr!