Stoic Jihad

The following are some quotes to describe what Stoic Jihad means: “The greatest and most exhilarating wars are fought within, not against others.” “We do not control what happens to us in life, but we do control how we respond to it. The true warrior is one who fights the battles within and conquers their own fears and weaknesses.” “The real battle is not fought with weapons, but with our own minds and hearts. A true victory is not defeating others, but defeating our own inner demons.” “The most difficult and dangerous battles are the ones fought within our own … Continue reading Stoic Jihad

THE HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES

Guide toTHE HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACESby Joseph Campbell In the long run, the most influential book of the 20th Century may turn out to be Joseph Campbell’s THE HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES. It’s certainly true that the book is having a major impact on writing and story-telling, but above all on movie-making. Aware or not, filmmakers like John Boorman, George Miller, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Francis Coppola owe their successes to the ageless pattern that Joseph Campbell identifies in the book. The ideas in the book are an excellent set of analytical tools.With them you can compose … Continue reading THE HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES