A TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND: JoSePH CamPBeLL

(I am re-posting this from my real life blog, because it pertains to the Star Wars universe.  Please note that this was not written as my character, but from myself - the author.  In love and light!)

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For those who unaware of who Joseph Campbell is, you might be surprised to learn that it was his work on the archetype of the "Hero" which helped mold the character that is/was Luke Skywalker from the Star Wars Universe.  Joseph Campbell was one of the best world mythologists, and even to this day, is still one of the best.

One of my biggest regrets was not being born about 20 years earlier to have studied under Joe.  I was priviledged enough to have had a professor in graduate school that was one of Joe's students, and she said he could talk from sun-up-to-sun-down on everything mythology related. Joe is the man that aquainted the Westernized world with the phrase, "Follow your Bliss."  Meaning that which brings you ultimate fulfillment in life, that is where you should follow. 

I have Joe's "Power of Myth" in both book and DVD format where he discusses at length the mythology and traditions of the world.  I can listen to those DVDs non-stop because I adore his work so much.  At the time of his death, he was working on a compendium of world mythological resources that unfortunately, have never been completed.  I think mythology and storytelling are vital to the spirit of humanity, and for this, I thank Mr. Campbell for awakening my love of myth.

In tribute and memoriam, this post is for you Joe.  Namaste!