“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” - Moliere
I once heard someone say life is all about battles and blessings. When we are in the middle of a battle, it can be hard to believe it will ever come to an end, and when we are in a season of blessings, we sometimes expect it will go forever.
But nothing lasts forever, and that is the message behind The Hero’s Journey, the stages of ups and downs we all go through.
The 5 stages of the hero’s journey:
The Honeymoon Stage: When you begin and everything is great.
The Pit Stage: When obstacles and battles knock you down.
The Climb Stage: When you are climbing out of The Pit.
The Flow Stage: When you are in the zone.
The Impact Stage: When you become a hero and help others through The Pit.
When you find yourself in the middle of battles and stuck in the pit, you have three options: Become a hero, a villain, or a victim.
Victims make excuses and stay stuck in The Pit, while heroes and villains grow out of The Pit and become stronger because of it. Heroes use their powers to build people up and make the world better, and villains use theirs to tear people down.
When you are in a battle, think about who you want to be. Do you want to be a victim and stay stuck, or fight and climb your way out of it? When you climb out of The Pit, will you be a hero who makes the world better or a villain who wants everyone to feel the same pain you had to feel?
Reflection Questions: Are you a hero, a villain, or a victim?
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