Joseph Campbell quotes: Day 14

For the last two weeks, I’ve been posting a Joseph Campbell quote each day. Why? Because the end of the year is a time to reflect on our lives — what we do and what we hope to do, who we are and who we hope to become. And Campbell’s deep immersion into the world of stories resulted in some profound wisdom about human existence. I hope you have found inspiration in Campbell’s words. Today’s quote:

“Follow your bliss.”

Follow your bliss is what Campbell said is the theme of The Hero’s Journey. Imagine a world where each individual was in a position not only to have the time to reflect on who they are and determine what their bliss was, but also pursue it. As writers, to know that our bliss is writing, something we can do as a vocation or avocation, that is truly a gift. 

For more on Joseph Campbell, go to the Joseph Campbell Foundation.