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Human Adulthood Part 7: The Dark Night of the Soul The unfortunate truth is that some of our best and brightest, our very highest achievers, are the first to spiral down into depression. The dark night of the soul is … Continue reading →

As we move through this seventeen-part series on human adulthood, it is important to note that the state of human maturity is quite independent of any definitions we apply, or whatever methods we use to approach it. This series is … Continue reading →

Human Adulthood #5: Allies and Powers In this seventeen-part series on becoming an awakened adult human being, we have already acknowledged the work that needs to be done, dealt with our negative emotions, accepted responsibility and begun to move forward. … Continue reading →

HUMAN ADULTHOOD PART IV: THE ROAD OF TRIALS In our seventeen-part series, we are building a framework for full awakened human maturity, based on the oldest and most powerful models of human action in existence: the Hero’s Journey and the … Continue reading →

Human Adulthood:   Part 3 The third step of our seventeen-part view of the adult human being is the step of Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey” referred to as “Acceptance of the Challenge.” If one has become aware of the need to mature, … Continue reading →