In this article from The Washington Post, Carlos Lozada extends his thoughts on Cass R. Sustain new book, "The World According to Star Wars". Former White House Office administrator of the Information and Regulatory Affairs, Cass R. Sustain, wrote about the behavioral psychology behind The Star Wars Saga. His book was acclaimed by some critics and highly criticized by others. Lozada argues why the book is truly just Star Wars according to Cass Sunstein’s world. Maybe you'll agree with...

The Washington Post graces us with another uplifting article, this time by Colby Itkowitz, on the unique and exclusive qualities that make the regular, extraordinary. From newspapers reports to fairy-tales, mankind looks for Heroes in all types of stories. This search appears to be increasing as people's trust in the government and in each other decreases. In times of war, hunger and political crisis, the world seem to be in search of a Hero. But what makes someone...

Clay Tweel, editor and director, writes for The Washington Post about the incredible story of Steve Gleason, former professional footballer diagnosed with ASL. The documentary "Gleason" follows Campbell's Hero's Journey structure, giving the audience a thrilling and emotional experience, while promoting support for ALS research funds. Read more about Steve Gleason and his story!

In this very insightful article from The Washington Post, Indian immigrant Smita Malhotra talks about how her experience has shaped the way she raises her children and the way she lives her life. Over 42 million immigrants live in the US today. They are people from all walks of life, but who share one significant trait: they started over, new, challenging. And that experience can and has changed the way people live their lives....

Salon's highly analytical article by John Higgs explores the changes that the Star Wars saga and the Mono-myth story structure had in Hollywood and in Storytelling. In today's film world, Science Fiction is considered exciting, inventive and highly profitable. But that wasn't always the case. Director Alejandro Jodorowsky, for example, struggled through years to create his outer space journey, due to the disbelief major studios had in Pre-Star Wars science fiction. Read more about...

In this informal and fun interview for The Huffington Post, "Eat, Pray, Love" 's author Elizabeth Gilbert, talks about the Road Of Trials that everyone must face while searching for their true purpose. Using Joseph Campbell's work and teachings as reference, she explains how one must be active in accepting their call and go through hardship to become a true Hero. Read the article and watch the full interview.

Chuch Klosterman writes for the New York Times Magazine about Rock and Roll, it's origins and current influences. The genre created in the Unites States in the late 40s, and it is still today an influential and groundbreaking form of music. But as time goes by, society and it's artistic expressions change, and Rock music might come to an end. If historians one day look back into the Age of Rock in search of a...

"Follow your bliss" means different things to different people. For Amos Paul Kennedy, it meant leaving behind his job at AT&T in order to make mugs and posters that pack an artistic punch. Kennedy addresses race, and expresses a strong sense of individuality through his handmade crafts, and Campbell's quote helped inspire him to do so. Read more about his art (although he doesn't like it being called art) here.

In wake of the new Star Wars franchise, a plethora of merchandise is being released on a global level. In this line of Star Wars themed merchandise is... Star Wars themed Campbell's soup. The significance of the extent to which Star Wars now reaches, is the fact that story is no longer experienced in the movie theater alone. Audiences now immerse themselves in story even when they aren't reading the book, or watching the...

The Conversation recently published a summary of Campbell's work, helping to spread his theories and ideas. It gives the full scope of his work, ranging from his earliest writings, to adaptions that were made after his death, such as Vogler's The Writer's Journey, which serves as Hollywood's Hero's Journey. If you want to re-familiarize yourself with some Campbell, or if you want to learn for the first time, this is a great place to start.

Kevin Ritchie writes about Mark Burnett, and the producer of shows like The Apprentice, and Survivor, used a Campbell quote to help bring him through a pitch with Donald Trump. He explains in an interview on Real Screen that one's path in life is never laid out clearly, a lesson from Campbell. This understanding of uncertainty is what kept him calm when Donald Trump told him to show up to his office in ten...

Mark Morford writes for the SF Gate about Joseph Campbell's work and how mythology is not intended to be taken as fact, but to represent an inward experience. In other words, all of the world's various mythologies throughout history have been representations of our own human psyche.

Mike Sandrock writes for the Daily Camera about Sara Avant Stover, a writer who applies Campbell's Hero's Journey, to the life of the modern female in her new book The Book of SHE: Your Heroine's Journey into the Heart of Feminine Power. Although Campbell stated that the Hero's Journey applies to all genders, this writer wanted to offer women some extra guidance on sparking their inner heroine.

Rachel Ritlop writes for Forbes about the best ways to help cope with life's demands. According to Ritlop, the secret is to develop a personal mission statement. By focusing in on a single directive, and having a reassuring purpose to fall back on in times of stress, you will find yourself living much more peacefully, and efficiently. One of the best sources of inspiration to find this mission statement? Campbell's Hero's Journey. Campbell's work continues...

Michiko Kakutani writes for The New York Times about Glenn Greenwald's book, No Place to Hide. The writer explores Edward Snowden's personal life, offering the reader a glimpse into his ideas and inspirations. As you might have guessed, Campbell happened to play a role as one of those inspirations. Snowden explains that Campbell taught him how to live fully. In his own words, “it is we who infuse life with meaning through our actions and the stories...

Roger Downey writes for Seattle Weekly about Tom Robbins, an American novelist famous for books such as Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Tibetan Peach Pie. Robbins' work has a notable poetic style with strong philosophical themes, so it's no surprise that Campbell served as a large inspiration for Robbins throughout his career. This article includes words from the writer himself, in which he touches on Campbell's work multiple times. He couldn't agree more with Campbell...

Atlas Obscura offers us an unusual article by Eric Grundhauser on the world famous blue-faced performers, The Blue Man Group, which has been around since 1991. Throughout the years, these three characters have been played by numerous artists, who all share a common Mask. After 12 years in the group, Isaac Eddy, hangs up the blue and tells the world about his journey as his very own homogenous individual. Read all about his unique story!

Gideon Linchfield writes for The Atlantic about near-death-experience survivors, who have much to tell about their journey to the other world. The many reports of what happened to them have been studied by scientist world-wide, but with no conclusive answer so far. The structure of these vivid and life-changing events are often compared to Joseph Campbell's mono-myth, and the Heroes that went through it have much to say! Read more about their inspiring stories!

John Waters share some insight on this The Irish Times article about how the large population of Ireland has grown to reject mythology, while misunderstanding it's true purpose and meaning. So while the economy and politics seem to be the problem, Ireland may need to focus on a deficiency of a totally different type. Read about the consequences this change is bringing about.

In this NY Times SundayReview article, we learn how comedian Mike Nichols struggles to overcome the fear of disappointing the father while excelling in his career. While analyzing the multiple archetypal figures that surround people's lives, Joseph Campbell poses the father figure as someone who must be found and understood, in order for one to find their own destiny. Read more about Mike Nichols's story and struggle.

Craig Chalquist, Ph.D. writes for The Huffington Post about the Apollo crew, first to touch the Moon’s surface. There is still much to be understood about the Universe. New planets to be found and alternative theories to test. Looking out into the dark sky can answer many questions about the great unknown out there, but it may be the case that by looking outward, one is also looking in. The Apollo crew sent back an...

The Huffington Post recently published an article by Gary Hart that explores the dangers of myths created to form opinions and win votes. According to Joseph Campbell, Myths are stories of humanity’s search for truth and for meaning. They can be illuminating, inspiring and deeply symbolic. However, when myths start to be formed in a political scenario, problems may arise. Read the full article and draw your opinions.

This Huffington Post article by Derek Bares explores the mythical side of Burning Man event, following Campbell’s four functions of mythology. By building, relishing in and destroying an entire city, Burning Man allows it’s participants to ponder on the shape of the universe and set free their most uninhibited expression. Read more about the festival.