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Miranda R Waterton's avatar

You'll never look at Star Wars in the same way again now!

If you want to dig a little deeper, Sharon Blackie has done a lot of work on myth, especially in the Celtic Tradition, and one of the thing she talks about is whether the Hero template fits with the experiences of women - can there be a Heroine's Journey, and if so what would it look like?

Sharon has her own Substack and has written a truly wonderful book about her own journey to self-realisation, "If Women Rose Rooted." I can also recommend The Heroine's Journey by Maureen Murdock.

Thanks for a really interesting post.

Anne Stephens's avatar

Ooh thank you. I’ll check that out. It’s absolutely fascinating as you dig deeper.

Suzy Walker's avatar

Thank you for this recommendation. I will watch this tonight x

Anne Stephens's avatar

Even though I knew about the hero’s journey I found this life changing and it’s made me think about my own journey and my book.

Hannah Harris's avatar

It was great to hear you talk about this on our Heart Leap call this morning Anne. Such an inspiring post - and story. Really spurs me on with my own journey. Thank you x

Anne Stephens's avatar

Ah thank you. It’s so inspiring and yes it validates all we are doing x

Sally Brown's avatar

What a wonderful post Anne, and thanks for the link to the film 🙏❤️

Anne Stephens's avatar

Thank you. I found it so enlightening and inspiring.

Amber Horrox 🗝️Warrior Within's avatar

Oh I love this post! I identify with the hero’s journey very much. Though I’m intrigued in what is written about women’s!

Welcome to Substack Anne, I can’t wait to read your book🤩

Suzy Walker's avatar

I haven't watched it yet but will do soon. Thanks for flagging it up