The OmniStory Workbook

OmniStory

JourneyName:

WARNING

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THEMORE THISWORKBOOK ISFILLEDOUT, THECLEARERANDFARTHEROUTYOU CANSEETHEJOURNEY.

BookII

TheMinimalViable Story

[TableofContents]

1]TheOrdinaryWorld [Hero]

4]SupernaturalAid [Mentor]

5]CrossingtheFirst Threshold

8]SupremeOrdeal [Shadow]

9]Reward [Elixir]

12]ReturnwiththeElixir

WhatmakesthisworldOrdinary?

WhatrootsareprevalentinthesoilhereforHero?Inotherwords, whatistheoppositeofHero’sultimatedestinationinthis journey?

Whatfriends/familyresidehere?

Whoneedssaving?

Whatenemiesorrivalslivehereifany?

Dotheylivehere?Ifnothere,wheredotheylive?

OrdinaryWorld

WhatisHero’scomfortzone?

MeetHeroinhiscomfortzone. SeeHeroin innocence.ThefirsttimeweseeHero,wewitness themicrocosmofHero’sexistence,Lightanddark, inonefluidmotion.Thisistheforeshadow.

[Hero]

Hero’s

Name:

Everything dependsonyou.

Withcountlessexamplesofthistheoryunderournose,westillhavenot trulybeenabletoutilizethisphilosophyforattributedmeasurable optimalefficiencyandcalculationthatweknowwillprovideharmony, balanceandconsistencytoaworldindireneed.

Withintensecompetitionaggressivelypursuingyourattentiondayinand dayout,whatisthemostpowerfulthingontheplanet?

Clarity.

Solet’sgetcrystalclearonthreethings:

1) WhatisaHero?

2) WhatisaMyth?

3) Whatisthemonomyth?

Itwasyouthewholetime.

AHeroisapersonnotedforcourageousactsornobilityof character.Apersonwho,intheopinionofothers,hasspecial achievements,abilities,orpersonalqualitiesandisregardedas arolemodelorideal:

Entrepreneursareourmodernheroes.

InClassicalMythology.

1. abeingofgodlikeprowessandbeneficencewho oftencametobehonoredasadivinity.

2. (intheHomericperiod)awarrior-chieftainof specialstrength,courage,orability.

3. (inlaterantiquity)animmortalbeing;demigod.

[HomeoftheHero]

AMythisatraditionalstory,especiallyoneconcerningthe earlyhistoryofapeopleorexplainingnaturalorsocial phenomenon,andtypicallyinvolvingsupernaturalbeingsor events.

AMonomythwascoinedbyJosephCampbell,ahistorian, whouncoveredacommonformulawithinhumanstory heroeswhetheritbereligion,folklore,ormythology.Likea paleontologist,JosephCampbellshowedusthateverystory thatsupportsaherogoesthroughadistinct12stepprocess withthesame8characterarchetypesthattogetherguide Herothroughanenlightenmentminingprocessthatwecall lifeonearth.

Reflectingtheanatomyofagrandfatherclock,the monomythvisualizes12stepswecallrealms.

Name:__________________________________

First Middle Last

Psychology

Want:

Need: ________________________ ________________________

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto: ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic:

InnerProblem

OuterProblem

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

age:

birthplace:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearance

bodytype:______________________________________

Ethnicity:

sex:

height:________________________________________

weight:

Hair:

eyes:_____________________________________________

scars:______________________

Tattoos:______________________

Glasses: ________________________________________

DrawyourHero

SupernaturalAid

NowHerostandsatthethresholdofadventure. Allduepreparationshavebeenmade.

WhatdoesMentorgiveHero thatguidesHerotowards conqueringthejourney?

Physicalobject(s): ___________________ ______________ _____________ _______________

Wisdom: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Mentor'sname: ___________________

Physicalforms: ___________________ ______________ _____________ _______________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

[Mentor]

Mentor’sName:

WhatisaMentor?

Mentorsareoftenformerheroeswhohavesurvivedlife’searly trialsandarenowpassingonthegiftoftheirknowledgeand wisdom.

Thebusinessyoucreateisthementortoyouridealcustomer.

TheMentorisdefinedbyaidingtheherobywayofproviding secretknowledgeorhiddenpowertoovercometheShadow. TheMentor’spurposeistoguideHerotothenextlevelof evolutionortoaidintheascensionofHerospiritually. TherelationshipbetweenHeroandMentorisoneoftherichest sourcesofentertainmentinliteratureorfilm.

Mentorsrepresentthehigherself.

Icanonlyshowyou thedoor.

WhatistheUltimateBoon?

'TheUltimateBoon'isthebenefitorblessingthatis bestowedontheherofigure.Thereisasocietalpressurefor theherotosharethisenergywithhumankind,howeverit manifests.

Aherowhodoesn’tsharetheelixirminedfromthe journeyisnoheroatall.

ReturningTheBoone

WhenaHerobecomesawarethatitishisturntopassthe batontothenextgenerationandconsciouslyturnsaround, claimshisteacherstatus,andfindsaworthystudentwecall thisReturningTheBoone.

Areyoureadyto gothroughthe door?

Psychology

Want:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto:

Need:

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths: _________________________ _________________________

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic: ______________________

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearance

age:

birthplace:

bodytype:______________________________________

Ethnicity:

sex:

height:

weight:

Hair: __________________________________________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

Tattoos:____________________________________________

Glasses:

DrawyourMentor

HerocomestoadecisionpointthatHero’svery soulisatstake,whereHeromustdecide“DoIgo onlivinglifeasIalwayshave,orwillIrisk everythingintheefforttogrowandchange?” Heromusttaketheleapoffaithintotheunknown orelsetheadventurewillneverreallybegin.

Dull

Comfortable Safe BlackandWhite Boring

WhatorwhoisthethresholdguardianforHero?

SupremeOrdeal

Herostandsinthedeepestchamberofthespecialworld,facing thegreatestchallenge,staringTheShadowintheface.

Thisisthemainspringoftheheroicform andthekeytoitsmagicpower. ThesimplesecrettotheSupremeOrdealis Heromustdiesothathecanbereborn.

WhatistheHero’sShadow?

[InsideofHero]

Name:

Doesheroconquer theShadow?

HowdoesHerodie andhowdoyouknow?

WhoisTheShadow?

[OutsideofHero]

Knownfor: _______________ ________________ ____________________ ____________________

Howdoweknowit’stheshadow? ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

[Shadow]

Shadow’sName:

Psychology

Want:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto:

Need:

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths: _________________________ _________________________

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic: ______________________

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearance

age:

birthplace:

bodytype:______________________________________

Ethnicity:

sex:

height:

weight:

Hair: __________________________________________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

Tattoos:____________________________________________

Glasses:

Whatisthehero’skryptonite?

[ThisshouldbeapartoftheShadow’s skillsorsecretweapons.]

Whatcharacteristicsposethe biggestchallengetoHero?

Whatmakesthispersonuniquelyfittedtofulfill theroleoftheShadow?

[Thiscouldbepastafflictionbytheherohimselforhislineage]

DrawyourShadow

Reward

Herocheatsdeathandexperiencesanepiphany: Anabruptrealizationofdivinity.

Theconsequenceofsurvivingdeath:

Hero’sepiphanyis:

________________________ _______________________ ______________________

TheCelebrationis: ________________ _______________ __________________ ______________________ ______________________

WithcrisisoftheSupremeOrdealpassed, Heronowexperiencesconsequencesofsurvivingdeath. Heroseizestheswordofvictoryandlaysclaimtohis Reward.Aheroiccelebrationinsues.OthersmayseeHero moreclearly.OthersmayseeinHero’schangedbehavior, signsthatHerohasbeenrebornandsharesinthe immortalityofthegods.

ReturnwithElixir

Whatissharedwith othersthathasthepower tohealawoundedland?

FinalTest: Howistheelixir distributedamongstthe ordinaryworld? ______________________ ___________________ _______________ ________________ ______________________ ______________________

Trueheroesreturn withtheelixirfromthespecialworld; bringingsomethingtosharewithothers, somethingwiththepowertohealawoundedland anditisthedistributionoftheelixirtoothersinthe ordinaryworldthatisthefinaltestoftheHero.

TheMinimalViableStory

Ishalfthedetailof…

TheOmniStory

BookIII

OmniStory

JourneyName:

[TableofContents]

1. TheOrdinaryWorld

● [Hero]

2. CallToAction

● [Herald]

3. RefusalofTheCall

4. SupernaturalAid

● [Mentor]

5. CrossingtheFirstThreshold

● [ThresholdGuardian]

6. Test,Enemies,Allies

● [AllyTemplate]

● [Trickster]

7. ApproachtoTheInmostCave

● [Shapeshifter]

8. SupremeOrdeal

● [Shadow]

9. Reward

● [Elixir]

10. TheRoadBack

11. Resurrection

12. ReturnWithTheElixir

TheKeytoYourUniverse

WhatmakesthisworldOrdinary?

WhatrootsareprevalentinthesoilhereforHero?

Whatfriends/familyresidehere?

Whoneedssaving?

Whatenemiesorrivalslivehereifany?

Dotheylivehere?

OrdinaryWorld

WhatisHero’scomfortzone?

MeetHeroinhiscomfortzone. SeeHeroin innocence.ThefirsttimeweseeHero,wewitness themicrocosmofHero’sexistence,Lightanddark, inonefluidmotion.Thisistheforeshadow.

[Hero]

Hero’s

Name:

Name:__________________________________

First Middle Last

Psychology

Want:

Need: ________________________ ________________________

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto: ________________________ ________________________ ________________________

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic:

InnerProblem

OuterProblem

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

age:

birthplace:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearance

bodytype:______________________________________

Ethnicity:

sex:

height:________________________________________

weight:

Hair:

eyes:_____________________________________________

scars:______________________

Tattoos:______________________

Glasses: ________________________________________

DrawyourHero

CallToAdventure

HeroicCredentials

Hero'suniqueexperiencequalifiesher tobetheexpertofherascensionpath

Hint:[Trauma]

1]______________________________

TheHero’sGoal

TheHero’sgoalistowinthetreasure.

______’sgoalisto______the______. [Hero’s NAME]

WhatistheBigIdea?

[CircleOne]Thenfinishthesentenceoftheoneyoucircle. The|Problem|Challenge|Adventure|is

2]____________________________

3]_____________________

SometimesthearchetypeoftheHerald canserveasthe catalystforHerototakeaction.

“Heroispresentedwithaproblem,challenge,oradventuretoundertake. Oncepresentedwithacalltoadventure,Herocannolongerremain indefinitelyinthecomfortoftheordinaryworld. Therefore,thecallto adventureestablishesthestakesofthegame,andtowinthetreasureor thelover,togetrevengeorrightorwrong,toachieveadream,confronta challenge,orchangealife.”

- ChristopherVogler

[Herald]

Herald’sName:

Somethingdeepinsideus knowswhenwearereadytochange andsendsusamessenger.

Herald’sbringanewchallengetothe herointhefirstthirdofthejourney. Theyprovidemotivationandgetthe storyrollingbyannouncingthecoming ofsignificantchange.Theycanserveas thecatalystforHerototakeaction.

Frequentlyemployedinactone,buthasno obligationtofollowanyruleswhatsoever.

PsychologicalFunction: CallforChange

DramaticFunction: Motivation Types:

Maybepositive,negative,orneutralenergyforce.

Psychology

Want:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto:

Need:

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths: _________________________ _________________________

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic:

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearance

age:

birthplace:

bodytype:______________________________________

Ethnicity:

sex:

height:

weight:

Hair: __________________________________________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

Tattoos:____________________________________________

Glasses:

DrawyourHerald

RefusaloftheCall

First,Heronaturallyavoidstheproblem. Hestatesalaundrylistofweakexcuses. Persistentrefusalleadstotragedy.

Heroavoids: Itleadstotragedy. Thetragedyis: __________________________

SupernaturalAid

NowHerostandsatthethresholdofadventure. Allduepreparationshavebeenmade.

WhatdoesMentorgiveHero thatguidesHerotowards conqueringthejourney?

Physicalobject(s): ___________________ ______________ _____________ _______________

Wisdom: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Mentor'sname: ___________________

Physicalforms: ___________________ ______________ _____________ _______________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

[Mentor]

Mentor’sName:

WhatisaMentor?

Mentorsareoftenformerheroeswhohavesurvivedlife’searly trialsandarenowpassingonthegiftoftheirknowledgeand wisdom.

Thebusinessyoucreateisthementortoyouridealcustomer.

TheMentorisdefinedbyaidingtheherobywayofproviding secretknowledgeorhiddenpowertoovercometheShadow. TheMentor’spurposeistoguideHerotothenextlevelof evolutionortoaidintheascensionofHerospiritually. TherelationshipbetweenHeroandMentorisoneoftherichest sourcesofentertainmentinliteratureorfilm.

Mentorsrepresentthehigherself.

Icanonlyshowyou thedoor.

WhatistheUltimateBoon?

'TheUltimateBoon'isthebenefitorblessingthatis bestowedontheherofigure.Thereisasocietalpressurefor theherotosharethisenergywithhumankind,howeverit manifests.

Aherowhodoesn’tsharetheelixirminedfromthe journeyisnoheroatall.

ReturningTheBoone

WhenaHerobecomesawarethatitishisturntopassthe batontothenextgenerationandconsciouslyturnsaround, claimshisteacherstatus,andfindsaworthystudentwecall thisReturningTheBoone.

Areyoureadyto gothroughthe door?

Psychology

Want:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto:

Need:

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths: _________________________ _________________________

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic: ______________________

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearance

age:

birthplace:

bodytype:______________________________________

Ethnicity:

sex:

height:

weight:

Hair: __________________________________________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

Tattoos:____________________________________________

Glasses:

DrawyourMentor

HerocomestoadecisionpointthatHero’svery soulisatstake,whereHeromustdecide“DoIgo onlivinglifeasIalwayshave,orwillIrisk everythingintheefforttogrowandchange?” Heromusttaketheleapoffaithintotheunknown orelsetheadventurewillneverreallybegin.

Dull

Comfortable Safe BlackandWhite Boring

WhatorwhoisthethresholdguardianforHero?

[ThresholdGuardian]

ThresholdGuardian’sName:

“Isthisatest?”

Ateachgatewaytoanewworldtherearepowerful guardiansatthethreshold,placedtokeeptheunworthy fromentering.Theypresentamenacingfacetothehero, butifproperlyunderstood,theycanbeovercome, surpassed,oreventurnedintoallies.Theyrepresentour internaldemons.Testingoftheheroistheirjob.Oneof themosteffectivewaysofdealingwithathreshold guardianisby‘gettingintotheskin’oftheopponent,like ahunterintothemindofthestalkedanimal.Oftenthe ThresholdGuardianisanextensionoftheShadoweither workingintandemorworkingforthedarkside.They coexistwithinasymbioticrelationship. Villiansofstoriesoftenrelyonunderlingssuchas doorkeepers,bouncers,bodyguards,sentries,gunslingers, ormercenariestoprotectandwarnthemwhenahero approachestheThresholdofthevillain’sstronghold.

IntentionsofTheGuardians

PsychologicalFunction:Neuroses

ThresholdGuardiansonthedeepestlevelrepresentourown InternalDemons:Theneuroses,emotionalscars,vices, dependencies,andselflimitationsthatholdbackourgrowthand progress.

DramaticFunction:TestingtheHeroistheprimaryfunctionof theThresholdGuardian.

SuccessfulHeroeslearntorecognizeThresholdGuardian’snotas threateningenemies,butasusefulAlliesandearlyindicatorsthat newpower,energy,orpotentialsuccessiscoming.Thosewhoare putoffbyoutwardappearancescannotentertheSpecialWorld,but thosewhocanseepastsurfaceimpressionstotheinnerrealityare welcome.

ThresholdGuardianswhoappeartobeattackingmayinfactbe doingHeroahugefavor.Heroeslearntorecognizeresistanceasa sourceofstrength.

Asinbodybuilding,thegreatertheresistance,thegreaterthe strength. RatherthanattackingthepowerofThresholdGuardians headon,heroeslearntouseitsoitdoesn’tharmthem.

Infactitmakesthemstronger. Themartialartsteachthatan opponent’sstrengthcanbeusedagainsthim. Ideally,ThresholdGuardiansarenottobedefeated,but incorporated(literallytakenintothebody).

Psychology

Want:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto:

Need:

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths: _________________________ _________________________

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic: ______________________

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearance

age:

birthplace:

bodytype:______________________________________

Ethnicity:

sex:

height:

weight:

Hair: __________________________________________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

Tattoos:____________________________________________

Glasses:

1] TheDecisiontoAct

YOUAREHERE

2] TheActionItself

3] ConsequencesofAction

Tests,Allies,&Enemies

NowHerofullyentersthemysteriousspecialworld. Nomatterhowmanyschoolshehasbeenthrough, Heroissafreshmanalloveragaininthisnewworld. Thefunctionofenteringiscontrastfortheaudience andtestingforHero.

Dull

Comfortable

Safe

BlackandWhite

Boring 2-D

Sharp

Challenging

Dangerous Color

Magical 3-D

TestingForTheHero

Hero getstofindwhat Heroismadeof. Herogetstodig deep,squareup andseewhatSelfis allaboutinthe momentof truth.

WhatLessoncouldHerolearnherethatwilloptimizeHero’ssuccessrate?

[Thiscouldbethekeytosavinghero’suniverse:] ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

[Ally]

Ally’sName:

Sidekicks&Teams.

Thetestingstagemayalsoprovidetheopportunity fortheforgingofateam. Manystoriesfeature multipleheroesoraherobackedupbyateamof characterswithspecialskillsorqualities.

TheearlyphasesofActTwomaycoverthe recruitingofateam,orgiveanopportunityforthe teamtomakeplansandrehearseadifficult operation.Thestrengthsandflawsoftheteam membersarerevealedduringTesting.

Psychology

Want:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto:

Need:

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths: _________________________ _________________________

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic: ______________________

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearance

age:

birthplace:

bodytype:______________________________________

Ethnicity:

sex:

height:

weight:

Hair: __________________________________________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

Tattoos:____________________________________________

Glasses:

DrawyourAlly

[Trickster]

Trickster’sName:

Psychology

Want:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto:

Need:

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths: _________________________ _________________________

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic: ______________________

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearance

age:

birthplace:

bodytype:______________________________________

Ethnicity:

sex:

height:

weight:

Hair: __________________________________________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

Tattoos:____________________________________________

Glasses:

DrawyourTrickster

ApproachtotheInmostCave

HeroeshavingmadetheadjustmenttotheSpecialWorld, nowgoontoseektheheartofthespecialworld.Thisisthe approachtotheinmostcave,wheresoontheywill encountersupremewonderandterror.Heromakesfinal preparationsforcentralordealoftheadventure.

[TheMysteriousZone]

SeekingTheHeart

Onthewayhefinds amysteriouszone withitsown

ThresholdGuardian: BewareoftheShapeshifter!

Agenda: Betrayalbyanenemydisguised asanallyiscommonhere. ___________________________ andtests;

Resultsofthetestsupply Herowiththewisdom tobeattheShadow: _____________ _______________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Useansweraboveto conquerShadowinthe SupremeOrdeal.

[Shapeshifter]

Shapeshifter’sName:

It’sappearanceand characteristicschange assoonasyouexamineit closely.

Asaveryelusivearchetype,theshapeshifternaturallyisunstableand unpredictable.Theychangeappearanceormood,andaredifficultfor theheroandtheaudiencetopindown.Theymaymisleadthehero,or keepherguessing.Andtheirloyaltyorsincerityisofteninquestion.

Functions

Psychological:Animportantpsychologicalpurposeofthe shapeshifteristoexpresstheenergyoftheanimusandanima. The animusisCarlJung’snameforthemaleelementinthefemale unconscious. Theanimaisthecorrespondingfemaleelementinthe maleconsciousness.

Dramatic:Theshapeshifterarchetypeisalsoacatalystforchange,a symbolofthepsychologicalurgetotransform. Shape-shiftersservethe dramaticfunctionofbringingdoubtandsuspenseintoastory. SometimesevenHerohastobecomeashapeshifterinordertoescapea traporgetpastathresholdGuardian.

Psychology

Want:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto:

Need:

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths: _________________________ _________________________

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic: ______________________

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearance

age:

birthplace:

bodytype:______________________________________

Ethnicity:

sex:

height:

weight:

Hair: __________________________________________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

Tattoos:____________________________________________

Glasses:

DrawyourShapeshifter

SupremeOrdeal

Herostandsinthedeepestchamberofthespecialworld,facing thegreatestchallenge,staringTheShadowintheface.

Thisisthemainspringoftheheroicform andthekeytoitsmagicpower. ThesimplesecrettotheSupremeOrdealis Heromustdiesothathecanbereborn.

WhatistheHero’sShadow?

[InsideofHero]

Name:

Doesheroconquer theShadow?

HowdoesHerodie andhowdoyouknow?

WhoisTheShadow?

[OutsideofHero]

Knownfor: _______________ ________________ ____________________ ____________________

Howdoweknowit’stheshadow? ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

[Shadow]

Shadow’sName:

equalopposite force.

Theshadowrepresentstheenergyofthedarkside,the unexpressed,unrealized,orrejectedaspectsofsomething. Theshadowcanalsoshelterpositivequalitiesthatarein hidingorthatwehaverejectedforsomereason.The shadowcanrepresentthepowerofrepressedfeelings. Heroesthemselvescanevenmanifestashadowside. ShadowsmaybecomeseductiveshapeshifterstolureHero intodanger.TheymayfunctionasTrickstersorHeralds, andmayevenmanifestheroicqualities.ManyShadow figuresarealsoshape-shifters,suchasvampiresand werewolves.Themostworthyofshadowsisonethat mimicsthesilhouetteoftheheroascloseaspossible. TheShadowisthedarksideoftheheromostliterallyand metaphorically.Theshadowistheequalopposingforce theHeroabsolutelyneedstoattemptastory.The universalgoalistoforcetheherotogrow.Thegoalof theshadowistoforcetheherotoworkunderstressand pressureinordertoevolvetoahigherversionofself.

[Shadow]Boxing

IftheThresholdGuardian representsneuroses, thentheShadowstandsfor psychosisthat notonlyhamperus, butthreaten todestroyus.

TheShadow’s functionis tochallengeHero andgiveheraworthyopponent inthestruggle.

Thechallengingenergy oftheShadowarchetype canbeexpressedinasingle characteroritcanbeamask wornbyanycharacter.

Whatisthehero’skryptonite?

[ThisshouldbeapartoftheShadow’sskillsorsecretweapons.]

WhatcharacteristicsposethebiggestchallengetoHero?

__________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

Whatmakesthispersonuniquelyfittedtofulfilltherole oftheShadow?

[Thiscouldbepastafflictionbytheherohimselforhislineage]

First, Middle, Last Family

Father:

Mother:

Siblings:

ExtendedFamily: Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearancethatisof importancetothestory.

age:____________

birthplace:_______________

bodytype:_______________

ethnicity:________________

sex:____________________

height:________________

weight:_____________

hair:_______________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

tattoos:______________________

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Religion/Spirituality

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:_____

details:______________________________________________

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthischaractersubscribesto:

Thenrelatethisinformationtohowthecharacterisperceivedbythe generalpublic: Straightshooterorgameplayer?

Psychology

Want:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthis charactersubscribesto:

Need:

Fear:

Flaw:

Strengths: _________________________ _________________________

Weaknesses:

Trauma:

Thenrelatethisinformationto howthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic: ______________________

Whatmakesthisbeinguniquelyfittedtofulfill theroleoftheShadow?

[Thiscouldbepastafflictionbytheherohimselforhislineage]

DrawyourShadow

Reward

Herocheatsdeathandexperiencesanepiphany: Anabruptrealizationofdivinity.

Theconsequenceofsurvivingdeath:

Hero’sepiphanyis:

________________________ _______________________ ______________________

TheCelebrationis: ________________ _______________ __________________ ______________________ ______________________

WithcrisisoftheSupremeOrdealpassed, Heronowexperiencesconsequencesofsurvivingdeath. Heroseizestheswordofvictoryandlaysclaimtohis Reward.Aheroiccelebrationinsues.OthersmayseeHero moreclearly.OthersmayseeinHero’schangedbehavior, signsthatHerohasbeenrebornandsharesinthe immortalityofthegods.

1] TheDecisiontoAct

2] TheActionItself

YOUAREHERE

3] ConsequencesofAction

TheRoadBack

RemainintheSpecialWorld Why? Begin TheJourneyHome ______________________ ______________________ OR

OR

Continuetoanewdestination:

Anewselfmustbecreatedforanewworld. Heroeshavetoundergoafinalpurgingandpurification beforere-enteringtheOrdinaryWorld, thelastmostdangerousmeetingwithdeath knownalsoknownastheclimax.

Thefinalpurification: ______________________ ______________________

Howdoesthishelp Heroretainthe lessonofSupreme Ordeal?

__________________ ______________________

Proofofthenewlifestarted:

Foreverdifferent becauseofthe roadjusttraveled.

Elixirjustcollected: ______________________

OnefunctionoftheResurrectionis tocleanseHerofromthesmellofdeath, yethelphimretainthelessonsoftheordeal.Havingsurvivedall theordeals,havinglivedthroughdeath,HeroreturnstoHero’s startingplace,goeshome,orcontinuesthejourney,ButHero alwaysproceedswithasensetheyarestartinganewlife,onethat willbeforeverdifferentbecauseoftheroadjusttraveled.

ReturnwithElixir

Whatissharedwith othersthathasthepower tohealawoundedland?

FinalTest: Howistheelixir distributedamongstthe ordinaryworld? ______________________ ___________________ _______________ ________________ ______________________ ______________________

Trueheroesreturn withtheelixirfromthespecialworld; bringingsomethingtosharewithothers, somethingwiththepowertohealawoundedland anditisthedistributionoftheelixirtoothersinthe ordinaryworldthatisthefinaltestoftheHero.

[ArchetypeTemplates]

7) Shapeshifter

8) Shadow

4)Threshold Guardian

6)

Trickster

2)Mentor

1)Hero

3)Herald

5)Ally

Everything dependsonyou.

Withcountlessexamplesofthistheoryunderournose,westillhavenot trulybeenabletoutilizethisphilosophyforattributedmeasurable optimalefficiencyandcalculationthatweknowwillprovideharmony, balanceandconsistencytoaworldindireneed.

Withintensecompetitionaggressivelypursuingyourattentiondayinand dayout,whatisthemostpowerfulthingontheplanet?

Clarity.

Solet’sgetcrystalclearonthreethings:

1) WhatisaHero?

2) WhatisaMyth?

3) Whatisthemonomyth?

Itwasyouthewholetime.

AHeroisapersonnotedforcourageousactsornobilityof character.Apersonwho,intheopinionofothers,hasspecial achievements,abilities,orpersonalqualitiesandisregardedas arolemodelorideal:

Entrepreneursareourmodernheroes.

InClassicalMythology.

1. abeingofgodlikeprowessandbeneficencewho oftencametobehonoredasadivinity.

2. (intheHomericperiod)awarrior-chieftainof specialstrength,courage,orability.

3. (inlaterantiquity)animmortalbeing;demigod.

[HomeoftheHero]

AMythisatraditionalstory,especiallyoneconcerningthe earlyhistoryofapeopleorexplainingnaturalorsocial phenomenon,andtypicallyinvolvingsupernaturalbeingsor events.

AMonomythwascoinedbyJosephCampbell,ahistorian, whouncoveredacommonformulawithinhumanstory heroeswhetheritbereligion,folklore,ormythology.Likea paleontologist,JosephCampbellshowedusthateverystory thatsupportsaherogoesthroughadistinct12stepprocess withthesame8characterarchetypesthattogetherguide Herothroughanenlightenmentminingprocessthatwecall lifeonearth.

Reflectingtheanatomyofagrandfatherclock,the monomythvisualizes12stepswecallrealms.

First, Middle, Last Psychology

Want:_________________________________________________

Need:_________________________________________________

Fear:__________________________________________________

Flaw:_________________________________________________

Strengths:______________________________________________

Weaknesses:_________________________________________

Trauma:_______________________________________________

InnerProblem:

OuterProblem:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthischaractersubscribesto: __________________________________________________

thecharacterisperceivedbythegeneralpublic: __________________________________________________

Religionfollowed:________________________________

Godworshipped:_______________________________

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:_____

details:_________________________________________________

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearancethatisof importancetothestory.

● age:____________

● birthplace:_______________

● bodytype:_______________

● ethnicity:________________

● sex:____________________

● height:________________

● weight:_____________

● hair:_______________

● eyes:_______________

● scars:______________________

● tattoos:______________________

WhatisaMentor?

Mentorsareoftenformerheroeswhohavesurvivedlife’searly trialsandarenowpassingonthegiftoftheirknowledgeand wisdom.

Thebusinessyoucreateisthementortoyouridealcustomer.

TheMentorisdefinedbyaidingtheherobywayofproviding secretknowledgeorhiddenpowertoovercometheShadow. TheMentor’spurposeistoguideHerotothenextlevelof evolutionortoaidintheascensionofHerospiritually. TherelationshipbetweenHeroandMentorisoneoftherichest sourcesofentertainmentinliteratureorfilm.

Mentorsrepresentthehigherself.

Icanonlyshowyou thedoor.

Areyoureadyto gothroughthe door?

WhatistheUltimateBoon?

'TheUltimateBoon'isthebenefitorblessingthatis bestowedontheherofigure.Thereisasocietalpressurefor theherotosharethisenergywithhumankind,howeverit manifests.

Aherowhodoesn’tsharetheelixirminedfromthe journeyisnoheroatall.

ReturningTheBoone

WhenaHerobecomesawarethatitishisturntopassthe batontothenextgenerationandconsciouslyturnsaround, claimshisteacherstatus,andfindsaworthystudentwecall thisReturningTheBoone.

First, Middle, Last Psychology

Want:_______________________________________

Need:_______________________________________

Fear:________________________________________

Flaw:________________________________________

Strengths:____________________________________

Weaknesses:___________________________________

Trauma:______________________________________

InnerProblem:

OuterProblem:

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthischaractersubscribesto:

Thenrelatethisinformationtohowthecharacterisperceivedbythe generalpublic:

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed: __________________________________________

Godworshipped: _______________________________

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:_____

details:____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearancethatisofimportancetothe story.

age:____________

birthplace:_______________

bodytype:_______________

ethnicity:________________

sex:____________________

height:________________

weight:_____________

hair:_______________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

tattoos:______________________

Somethingdeepinsideus knowswhenwearereadytochange andsendsusamessenger.

Herald’sbringanewchallengetothe herointhefirstthirdofthejourney. Theyprovidemotivationandgetthe storyrollingbyannouncingthe comingofsignificantchange.They canserveasthecatalystforHeroto takeaction.

Frequentlyemployedinactone,buthasno obligationtofollowanyruleswhatsoever.

PsychologicalFunction: CallforChange

DramaticFunction: Motivation Types:

Maybepositive,negative,orneutralenergyforce.

First, Middle, Last Psychology

Want:____________________________________________

Need:____________________________________________

Fear:_____________________________________________

Flaw:____________________________________________

Strengths:_________________________________________

Weaknesses:_______________________________________

Trauma:__________________________________________

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthischaractersubscribesto:

Thenrelatethisinformationtohowthecharacteris perceivedbythegeneralpublic:

Religionfollowed:

Godworshipped:

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearancethatisofimportanceto thestory.

age:____________

birthplace:_______________

bodytype:_______________

ethnicity:________________

sex:____________________

height:________________

weight:_____________

hair:_______________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

tattoos:______________________

“Isthisatest?”

Ateachgatewaytoanewworldtherearepowerful guardiansatthethreshold,placedtokeeptheunworthy fromentering.Theypresentamenacingfacetothehero, butifproperlyunderstood,theycanbeovercome, surpassed,oreventurnedintoallies.Theyrepresentour internaldemons.Testingoftheheroistheirjob.Oneof themosteffectivewaysofdealingwithathreshold guardianisby‘gettingintotheskin’oftheopponent,like ahunterintothemindofthestalkedanimal.Oftenthe ThresholdGuardianisanextensionoftheShadoweither workingintandemorworkingforthedarkside.They coexistwithinasymbioticrelationship. Villiansofstoriesoftenrelyonunderlingssuchas doorkeepers,bouncers,bodyguards,sentries,gunslingers, ormercenariestoprotectandwarnthemwhenahero approachestheThresholdofthevillain’sstronghold.

IntentionsofTheGuardians

PsychologicalFunction:Neuroses

ThresholdGuardiansonthedeepestlevelrepresentourown InternalDemons:Theneuroses,emotionalscars,vices, dependencies,andselflimitationsthatholdbackourgrowthand progress.

DramaticFunction:TestingtheHeroistheprimaryfunctionof theThresholdGuardian.

SuccessfulHeroeslearntorecognizeThresholdGuardian’snotas threateningenemies,butasusefulAlliesandearlyindicatorsthat newpower,energy,orpotentialsuccessiscoming.Thosewhoare putoffbyoutwardappearancescannotentertheSpecialWorld,but thosewhocanseepastsurfaceimpressionstotheinnerrealityare welcome.

ThresholdGuardianswhoappeartobeattackingmayinfactbe doingHeroahugefavor.Heroeslearntorecognizeresistanceasa sourceofstrength.

Asinbodybuilding,thegreatertheresistance,thegreaterthe strength. RatherthanattackingthepowerofThresholdGuardians headon,heroeslearntouseitsoitdoesn’tharmthem. Infactitmakesthemstronger. Themartialartsteachthatan opponent’sstrengthcanbeusedagainsthim. Ideally,ThresholdGuardiansarenottobedefeated,but incorporated(literallytakenintothebody).

HeroeslearntheGuardianstricks,absorbsthem,andcontinues onthejourney.Ultimately,fullyevolvedHeroesfeel compassionfortheirapparentenemiesandtranscendrather thandestroythem.

Instories,ThresholdGuardianstakeonafantasticarrayof forms.Theymaybeborderguards,sentinels,nightwatchmen, lookouts,bodyguards,bandidos,editors,doormen,bouncers, entranceexaminers,oranyonewhosefunctionistotemporarily blockthewayoftheheroandtestherpowers.

TheenergyoftheThresholdGuardianmaynotbeembodiedas acharacter,butmaybefoundasaprop,architecturalfeature, animal,orforceofnaturethatblocksandteststhehero.

LearninghowtodealwithThresholdGuardiansisoneofthe majortestsoftheHero’sJourney.

First, Middle, Last Psychology

Want:____________________________________________

Need:____________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Fear:_____________________________________________

Flaw:____________________________________________

Strengths:_________________________________________

Weaknesses:_______________________________________

Trauma:__________________________________________

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthischaractersubscribesto:

Thenrelatethisinformationtohowthecharacterisperceivedbythe generalpublic:

Religionfollowed:__________________________

Godworshipped:___________________________

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

details:_______________________________________________________

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearancethatis ofimportancetothestory.

age:____________

birthplace:_______________

bodytype:_______________

ethnicity:________________

sex:____________________

height:________________

weight:_____________

hair:_______________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

tattoos:______________________

Hero’sTravelCompanion.

Alliesintheformsofsidekicks,friends,oreventeamsserve theimportantfunctionofhumanizingHero,addingextra dimensionstotheirpersonalities,orchallengingthemtobe moreopenandbalanced.

Alliesprovidecompanionship,sparringpartner,conscience, orcomicreliefforHero.

Alliesneednotbehuman. Alliesremindusoftheseunder-utilizedpartsandbringto mindactualfriendsorrelationshipsthatmaybehelpfultous inthejourneyofourlives.

Sidekicks&Teams.

Thetestingstagemayalsoprovidetheopportunityfor theforgingofateam. Manystoriesfeaturemultiple heroesoraherobackedupbyateamofcharacters withspecialskillsorqualities.

TheearlyphasesofActTwomaycovertherecruiting ofateam,orgiveanopportunityfortheteamtomake plansandrehearseadifficultoperation.Thestrengths andflawsoftheteammembersarerevealedduring Testing.

First, Middle, Last Psychology

Want:_______________________________________

Need:_______________________________________

Fear:________________________________________

Flaw:________________________________________

Strengths:____________________________________

Weaknesses:___________________________________

Trauma:______________________________________

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthischaractersubscribesto:

Thenrelatethisinformationtohowthecharacterisperceivedby thegeneralpublic:

Religion/Spirituality

Religionfollowed:__________________________

Godworshipped:___________________________

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:_____

details:__________________________________________ _______________________________________________

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearancethatis ofimportancetothestory.

age:____________

birthplace:_______________

bodytype:_______________

ethnicity:________________

sex:____________________

height:________________

weight:_____________

hair:_______________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

tattoos:______________________

Thenaturalenemyofthe statusquo.

TheTricksterembodiestheenergiesofmischiefanddesirefor change.Jestersareapureexampleofthis.

Theyhelpmakeourstoriespsychologicallyrealistic.Tricksters areoftencatalystcharacterswhoaffectthelivesofothersbut areunchangedthemselves.

TheycutBIGegosdowntosizeandbringHeroesand audiencesdowntoearth.Byprovokinghealthylaughterthey helpusrealizeourcommonbonds,andtheypointoutfolly andhypocrisy.

Mostimportantlytheybringabouthealthychangeand transformation,oftenbydrawingattentiontotheimbalance orabsurdityofastagnantpsychologicalsituation.

DramaticFunction

ComicRelief

First, Middle, Last

Psychology

Want:___________________________________________

Need:___________________________________________

Fear:____________________________________________

Flaw:____________________________________________

Strengths:________________________________________

Weaknesses:_______________________________________

Trauma:__________________________________________

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthischaractersubscribesto:

Thenrelatethisinformationtohowthecharacterisperceivedbythe generalpublic:

Religionfollowed:__________________________ _______________________________________

Godworshipped:___________________________ ________________________________________

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:

details:___________________________________________

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearancethatisof importancetothestory.

age:____________

birthplace:_______________

bodytype:_______________

ethnicity:________________

sex:____________________

height:________________

weight:_____________

hair:_______________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

tattoos:______________________

Asaveryelusivearchetype,theshapeshifternaturallyisunstableand unpredictable.Theychangeappearanceormood,andaredifficultfor theheroandtheaudiencetopindown.Theymaymisleadthehero,or keepherguessing.Andtheirloyaltyorsincerityisofteninquestion.

Functions

Psychological:Animportantpsychologicalpurposeofthe shapeshifteristoexpresstheenergyoftheanimusandanima. The animusisCarlJung’snameforthemaleelementinthefemale unconscious. Theanimaisthecorrespondingfemaleelementinthe maleconsciousness.

Dramatic:Theshapeshifterarchetypeisalsoacatalystforchange,a symbolofthepsychologicalurgetotransform. Shape-shiftersservethe dramaticfunctionofbringingdoubtandsuspenseintoastory. SometimesevenHerohastobecomeashapeshifterinordertoescapea traporgetpastathresholdGuardian.

It’sappearanceand characteristicschange assoonasyouexamineit closely.

First, Middle, Last Psychology

Want:_______________________________________

Need:_______________________________________

Fear:________________________________________

Flaw:________________________________________

Strengths:____________________________________

Weaknesses:___________________________________

Trauma:______________________________________

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthischaractersubscribesto:

Thenrelatethisinformationtohowthecharacterisperceivedbythe generalpublic:

Religionfollowed:_____________________

Godworshipped:______________________ __________________________________

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:_____

details:_______________________________________

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearancethatisof importancetothestory.

age:____________

birthplace:_______________

bodytype:_______________

ethnicity:________________

sex:____________________

height:________________

weight:_____________

hair:_______________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

tattoos:______________________

equalopposite force.

Theshadowrepresentstheenergyofthedarkside,the unexpressed,unrealized,orrejectedaspectsofsomething. Theshadowcanalsoshelterpositivequalitiesthatarein hidingorthatwehaverejectedforsomereason.The shadowcanrepresentthepowerofrepressedfeelings. Heroesthemselvescanevenmanifestashadowside. ShadowsmaybecomeseductiveshapeshifterstolureHero intodanger.TheymayfunctionasTrickstersorHeralds, andmayevenmanifestheroicqualities.ManyShadow figuresarealsoshape-shifters,suchasvampiresand werewolves.Themostworthyofshadowsisonethat mimicsthesilhouetteoftheheroascloseaspossible. TheShadowisthedarksideoftheheromostliterallyand metaphorically.Theshadowistheequalopposingforce theHeroabsolutelyneedstoattemptastory.The universalgoalistoforcetheherotogrow.Thegoalof theshadowistoforcetheherotoworkunderstressand pressureinordertoevolvetoahigherversionofself.

[Shadow]Boxing

IftheThresholdGuardian representsneuroses, thentheShadowstandsfor psychosisthat notonlyhamperus, butthreaten todestroyus.

TheShadow’s functionis tochallengeHero andgiveheraworthyopponent inthestruggle.

Thechallengingenergy oftheShadowarchetype canbeexpressedinasingle character oritcanbeamaskwornbyany character.

Whatisthehero’skryptonite?

[ThisshouldbeapartoftheShadow’sskillsorsecretweapons.]

WhatcharacteristicsposethebiggestchallengetoHero?

__________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

Whatmakesthispersonuniquelyfittedtofulfilltherole oftheShadow?

[Thiscouldbepastafflictionbytheherohimselforhislineage]

First, Middle, Last

Family

Psychology

Want:_______________________________________

Need:_______________________________________

Fear:________________________________________

Flaw:________________________________________

Strengths:____________________________________

Weaknesses:___________________________________

Trauma:______________________________________

Sociology

Detailthesocialgroupsthischaractersubscribesto:

Thenrelatethisinformationtohowthecharacterisperceivedbythe generalpublic:

Religion followed:__________________________________

God

worshipped:_______________________________

Levelofbelief:[1to10rating]:_____

details:___________________________________________

Physiology

Detailinformationaboutthecharacter’sappearancethatisof importancetothestory.

age:____________

birthplace:_______________

bodytype:_______________

ethnicity:________________

sex:____________________

height:________________

weight:_____________

hair:_______________

eyes:_______________

scars:______________________

tattoos:______________________