Contents

Dedication

Preface

Changes from the Second Edition

Uses of This Book

Acknowledgments

Part One: The Heroic Journey: The Map

Introduction: Making a Difference: The Heroic Journey

1. Choosing Freedom: The Guides

2. Surviving Difficulty: From the Innocent to the Orphan

3. Finding Yourself: The Wanderer

4. Proving Your Worth: The Warrior

5. Showing Generosity: The Altruist

6. Achieving Happiness: The Innocent’s Return

7. Transforming Your Life: The Magician

Part Two: Personal Mastery: The Guidebook

Introduction: Personal Mastery: Inner Resource Development

8. Honoring Your Life: The Route

9. Troubleshooting When You Get Lost or Stuck: The Compass

10. The Ethics of the Journey: The Code

Appendix A: The Heroic Myth Self-Test

Part I: How I See Myself

Part II: How Others See Me

Part III: The Influence of My Family of Origin

Part IV: The Influence of My Current Family

Part V: The Influence of My Current Workplace (or School)

Part VI: Putting It All Together

Appendix B: Guidelines for Heroic Journey Groups

Appendix C: Creating Heroic Environments

Heroic Families

Heroic Schools

Heroic Workplaces

Heroic Psychotherapy, Coaching, and Counseling

Heroic Recovery

Heroic Politics, Economics, and Government

Appendix D: The Awakening the Heroes Within Twelve-Archetype Model: Notes and Resources

Bibliography: Suggested Reading

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