Hero’s journey

David Bowie, living the myth

David Bowie, who passed away on January 10, 2016, was more than a musician—he was a mythological hero, a shaman, and a creative pioneer. From Ziggy Stardust’s escape from Plato’s Cave to his Berlin rebirth and his final masterpiece Blackstar, Bowie lived through transformations that mirrored Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. This blog explores three powerful mythological aspects of David Bowie’s life: his role as a visionary hero, a shaman of love, and a shaman of death. Discover how Bowie embraced creativity, change, and even mortality to inspire us all to express our true selves.

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Family: 3 ways to come at ease with your heritage

Family shapes who we are in profound ways. Born into a large Catholic family, I reflect on my father’s heroic journey, my mother’s “barbed wire love,” and the patterns that run through generations. Discover how analyzing family roles, dreams, and challenges can help you uncover your own life story and hidden strengths.

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The Journey of the Heroine: embracing the Goddess in 5 steps

The Journey of the Heroine is a call to reclaim the feminine, to embrace the Goddess within, and to reconnect with our spiritual essence. Inspired by authors like Sara Avant Stover (The Book of SHE) and Maureen Murdock, this journey mirrors life’s cycles—spiraling through descent, initiation, and ultimate ascent. Unlike the linear hero’s journey, the heroine’s path brings us deep into the shadow self, embracing imperfections, healing the mother wound, and rediscovering our innate power.

The Goddess—tied to the Earth, the moon, and our emotional rhythms—guides this sacred journey. Whether it’s accepting our natural cycles, honoring rituals of initiation, or igniting our sensual spark, we transform through shadow work and emerge anew. We return home not as who we were, but as heroines—empowered, healed, and whole.

Key Points:

The feminine journey: cyclical, soulful, and transformative.
Healing through shadow work, reclaiming sexuality, and embracing natural rhythms.
The role of the Dark Goddess and balancing inner masculine and feminine energies.
The Goddess as a vessel for love, wisdom, and Earth connection.

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Mythological Musings: Discover mythology in your own life

Explore how mythological themes are not just stories from the past but relevant guides for your life today. In Mindfunda’s blog series, discover how mythological motifs, such as the hero’s journey and cultural narratives, shape our personal myths, storytelling, and even modern media. Learn how these ancient themes provide insights for personal growth, resolving crises, and understanding your life’s path. From films like The Matrix to personal life challenges, see how mythology continues to influence and enrich our understanding of the human experience.

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