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Beyond the Journeys

Beyond the Journeys

Written by: Mark Stratton
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 Mark Stratton stands on his soapbox and talks about the aspects of the Hero's and Heroine's Journeys that are related to spirituality, philosophy, psychology and basic self-improvement.

However, the entire point of the Journeys is to eventually move beyond them. To move beyond being the Hero or Heroine and to experience Life as your Self.

Let's stop constantly rebooting our Journeys and realize that the Hero, Heroine and Villain are just tools and aids to improve our lives.2024 Think Spiritual Podcasts Philosophy Self-Help Social Sciences Spirituality Success
Episodes
  • Why Don't We Worship Goddess?

    Why Don't We Worship Goddess?
    Mar 19 2025
    Mark talks about his personal relationship with Goddess and questions why, in Western societies, we don't worship Her as we worship the various versions of God. Mark talks about meeting Goddess during a mushroom experience and other aspects of his relationship with Her. He questions why other podcasts on the subject of Goddess in this manner don't exist. He does eventually get around to talking about the currect political climate in North America and how we need to admit that we are afraid and that we need to get through this crisis to move ahead as the human race.
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    32 mins
  • Enlightenment: A Cosmic Joke

    Enlightenment: A Cosmic Joke
    Jan 13 2025
    This episode of "Beyond the Journeys" presents Mark Stratton's unconventional perspective on enlightenment. He argues that enlightenment is an inherent state, present from birth, and that spiritual seeking is ultimately a futile attempt to regain a naturally existing condition. Mark contends that the pursuit of enlightenment, rather than its attainment, brings happiness, and that the challenges of life, even boredom, are integral to the human experience. Mark uses the movie "Man of Steel" as a metaphor for this journey, illustrating the choice between embracing one's inherent power and hiding it from the world. Finally, Mark reflects on his own life experiences, relating his frequent moves to his current understanding of enlightenment.
    (Summary written by AI, but checked and edited by Mark Stratton)
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    29 mins
  • What is Beyond the Hero's and Heroine's Journeys?

    What is Beyond the Hero's and Heroine's Journeys?
    Dec 10 2024
    This episode was more of a personal pondering out on my deck on a hot, July evening in 2024. As such, there is no introduction and no end blessing, so here they are now:

    Hello, my name is Mark Stratton, welcome to Beyond the Journeys. Goddess blessings upon you, you have all the weapons and knowledge you need within you.

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    AI generated synopsis:

    This podcast excerpt discusses the speaker's contemplation of their next project, moving beyond the established hero's journey narrative. The speaker questions the limitations of solely focusing on the hero archetype, suggesting that true personal growth lies in transcending such fixed identities. They propose exploring a space beyond the hero's journey's typical stages, including the return and integration, aiming to examine what comes after achieving the "happily ever after." This exploration involves releasing limiting self-identifications and embracing a more fluid, less defined sense of self. The speaker intends to title their podcast "Beyond the Hero's Journey," reflecting their intention to examine this concept further.
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    12 mins
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