The hero meets one or more allies, who pick him up and help him continue his journey. Happy May! Spring has sprung. It is now hot and muggy in Florida where I reside and I absolutely love it!

The hero must go through a series of tests or ordeals to begin his transformation. Often, the hero fails at least one of these tests. Happy March! I hope the first quarter of the year has been treating you well. Ash Wednesday, I started a semi social media detox: only checking on Sundays for half the day. I’ll be honest, dude this is hard.

“The hero crosses the point of no return, and encounters their first major obstacle.”

Happy February! I hope the day of love and the beginning of lent is treating you well!

Happy January! Firstly, Happy 77th Heavenly Birthday to my paternal grandmother Meme. I met her in the summer of 2011 and that Christmas was my first with my Sampson Clan. She passed away in December 2019 and I’m grateful for the years we did have together.

Happy December! Only weeks left in 2023. Though I have accomplished some new things, this year has been challenging in all ways. See this month’s tips, upcoming classes, and books you should be reading by clicking here!

Happy November! Only two months left in 2023. I have concluded courses for the year and though I love educating, I’m ready to break for the holidays. Two things I haven’t been doing … writing or preparing for my PhD.

Happy October! Welcome to the end of the year. For me, it’s time to apply what’s been learned and prepare to wrap things up. Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey is probably one of my favorite linear narrative trajectories. Not only do I enjoy it in the art I