William James on Habit

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by Maria Popova: References philosopher William James writings on Habit from 1887. “We are spinning our own fates, good or evil, and never to be undone. Every smallest stroke of virtue or of vice leaves its never so little scar.” 

The Stream of Consciousness

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By William James (1892) The order of our study must be analytic. We are now prepared to begin the introspective study of the adult consciousness itself.

The Gospel of Relaxation

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By William James: I wish in the following hour to take certain psychological doctrines and show their practical applications to mental hygiene,—to the hygiene of our American life more particularly.

Joseph Campbell: Initiation Through Trials

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Joseph Campbell discusses the Sun Dance rituals of the men in Mandan tribe and how they signify being physically placed into their adult roles through hardships and pain.

Sacred Stories We Live By

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Stories, folklore, mythology and fairy tales have common elements in all cultures according to mythologist and scholar Joseph Campbell.

The Life and Contributions of Joseph Campbell

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Myths provide guidance for difficult times. They can offer encouragement as we struggle to survive horrendous ordeals.  Overview: Dr. Young was the founding curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives and Library.

Joseph Campbell on Marriage

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by John Michael De Marco: The late mythology professor Joseph Campbell is  best known for his book The Hero With a Thousand Faces, which inspired George Lucas to create Star Wars.