The Hero Within

by Pearson, Carol S.

• ISBN13: 9780062515551
• ISBN10: 0062515551
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-12
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

THE HERO WITHIN

In 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces', Joseph Campbell introduced readers to the significance of myth and archetype in understanding who we are and how we live our lives. Carol Pearson's best-selling 'The Hero Within' combines liter.

This book is an excellent introduction to Jungian thought. It is excellent for anyone who feels "stuck" in life. It is wonderful for people who want to understand themselves and others more deeply, especially with regard to developing higher possibilities. It is a book which helps you discover, and encourages you to pursue, what is most admirable within you.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix	(5)
Changes from the Second Edition	xiv	(5)
Uses of This Book	xix	(2)
Acknowledgments	xxi
Part One: The Heroic Journey: The Map	3	(214)
Introduction: Making a Difference: The Heroic Journey	3	(14)
1. Choosing Freedom: The Guides	17	(16)
2. Surviving Difficulty: From the Innocent to the Orphan	33	(32)
3. Finding Yourself: The Wanderer	65	(30)
4. Proving Your Worth: The Warrior	95	(28)
5. Showing Generosity: The Altruist	123	(28)
6. Achieving Happiness: The Innocent's Return	151	(30)
7. Transforming Your Life: The Magician	181	(36)
Part Two: Personal Mastery: The Guidebook	217	(72)
Introduction: Personal Mastery: Inner Resource Development	217	(12)
8. Honoring Your Life: The Route	229	(18)
9. Troubleshooting When You Get Lost or Stuck: The Compass	247	(28)
10. The Ethics of the Journey: The Code	275	(14)
Appendix A: The Heroic Myth Self-Test	289	(18)
Part I: How I See Myself	289	(3)
Part II: How Others See Me	292	(3)
Part III: The Influence of My Family of Origin	295	(3)
Part IV: The Influence of My Current Family	298	(3)
Part V: The Influence of My Current Workplace (or School)	301	(3)
Part VI: Putting It All Together	304	(3)
Appendix B: Guidelines for Heroic Journey Groups	307	(4)
Appendix C: Creating Heroic Environments	311	(10)
Heroic Families	311	(1)
Heroic Schools	312	(1)
Heroic Workplaces	313	(2)
Heroic Psychotherapy, Coaching, and Counseling	315	(1)
Heroic Recovery	316	(2)
Heroic Politics, Economics, and Government	318	(3)
Appendix D: The Awakening the Heroes Within Twelve-Archetype Model: Notes and Resources	321	(4)
About the Author	325	(2)
Bibliography: Suggested Reading	327	(4)
Notes	331