ADHD and the Hero’s Journey

The Hero’s Journey is generally the pattern life follows when moving from one level to another. Specifically the pattern you can predict as you accomplish any goal. It is IMO the result of the elders of the tribes telling countless stories to the younger people: “this is what your lives will be”. Those stories that “stuck” contained some truth that reverberated.

1)There will be a challenge or goal (Confronted with challenge)

2) If its big enough, it will frighten you (Reject the challenge)

3) But if you are to grow, you must deal with the fear, and commit to the effort. (accept the challenge)

4) You begin to “chop wood, carry water”, doing the daily tasks of life, in the manner that will take you to your goal. (The Road of Trials)

5) You find role models and master mind partners. You also begin to accumulate and refine new skills. (Allies and Powers)

6) At some point, your forward progress will be slapped down HARD. (Confront evil, defeated)

7) You will feel that this is a disaster, that things will never change, that you cannot possibly win: you just ain’t got it. (Dark Night of the soul)

8) The way through this is to believe in undiscovered depths of your being. OR the integrity and ability of your mastermind and mentors. Or that the universe itself is benevolent and will provide a path. (Leap of Faith)