Archives of The Heroic Journal

The Heroic Journal - Volume 29 - October 2011 - The Heroic Life of Steve Jobs

The Heroic Journal - Volume 28 - September 2011 - The Wild Ride of Initiation

The Heroic Journal - Volume 27 - Summer 2011

The Heroic Journal - Volume 26 - May 2011 - Tornados and Heroic Communities

The Heroic Journal - Volume 25 - April 2011 - The King's Speech and The Heroic Journey

The Heroic Journal - Volume 24 - March 2011 - Ch..ch..ch..changes and Transformation

The Heroic Journal - Volume 23 - January/February 2011 - Heroes, Music and Tunica

The Heroic Journal - Volume 22 - November/December 2010 - Double Edition

The Heroic Journal - Volume 21 - October 2010 - Living Your Resilient Life
This edition takes a humorous, yet important, look at What the Movie, Finding Nemo has to teach us about the Belly of the Whale and Dark Night of the Soul Times in Life. More information about the darkest and most pivotal times in the lives of individuals, families and communities.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 20 - September 2010 - Living Your Resilient Life

The Heroic Journal - Volume 19 - August 2010 - Living Your Resilient Life
This edition takes a close look at "The Call" we get when our next life journey is beginning with "Is the Red Phone Ringing in Your Life?" The Journal also takes a look at many unique calls, including that of (then) 13 year old Colin Wagner.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 18 - June/July 2010 - Living Your Resilient Life
This edition looks at the difference between curing vs healing with an article by Terri Schanks and an interview with Brian Mc Alister, author of an excellent book on Full Recovery and motivational speaker.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 17 - May 2010 - Living Your Resilient Life
This edition takes a look at a resilient community - Nashville, TN - after historic floods caused billions of dollars of damage, but did nothing to dampen the spirit of a heroic community. Also, we take a look at the role of the "threshold guardian" in our journeys. And finally, a look at the founder of Cirque de Soliel - From Homeless to Billionaire.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 16 - April 2010 - Living Your Resilient Life
This edition of The Heroic Journal features a special edition about "saying yes to life." How have you said "yes" today? For every no, there is a yes. A time of reflection, opportunities and growth.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 15 - February/March 2010 - Living Your Resilient Life
This edition looks at the transformative experiences of the lives of Jim Williams ("Call Me Jim") and J.D. Hollis after drunk driving incidences took the lives of Williams' son and Hollis' best friend. Two separate incidences, two journeys. See how their lives and those around them were changed. Now they have lives of service to others, making the world a better place for those they help.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 14 - January 2010 - Living Your Resilient Life
This edition of The Heroic Journal features two mental health professionals and their personal struggles to resilience.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 13 - December 2009 - Living Your Resilient Life
This edition of The Heroic Journal interviews a 90-year old man who is still living a resilient life as he continues participating in a competetive sport. Also included is what does it mean to be "home" for the holidays.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 12 - November 2009 - Special Edition Veterans
This month's newsletter is focused on the Heroic Journey of the veterans and combat veteran's everywhere. Included in this edition are two interviews: a Vietnam veteran who now gives his time to help others return from combat and a child warrior in a war-torn part of Africa. Also included, national resources for veterans.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 10 - September 2009 - Economic Resilience & Robert Fitts
This month, we look at the life challenge of a successful stockbroker, the father of twins, after he experienced a debilitating stroke. His journey of healing is inspiring and uplifting.
Also, one year after the global financial crisis, a look at resilience, and a reminder from others, that companies and individuals can get through, and even thrive after, professional and financial crisis.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 9 - August 2009 - Living Your Resilient Life
This month's newsletter focuses on another type of heroic journey: the journey from victim to thriver after childhood trauma.
Statistics indicate that 20-30% of all people, male and female, may experience a violation much like is described in this edition today. This type of trauma knows no cultural, socio-economic, educational boundaries.
Mary E. Schocke's story is one that shows one of several ways people get through difficult life events and Schocke shows that people can and do heal from those events. Mary is a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Middle Tennessee area.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 8 - July 2009 - The Stories of Wilma Jensen & Dave Barr
Eighty year old Dr. Wilma Jensen thought her life and career was over, when a health issue forced her into retirement, the selling of her home, moving into a care facility and a life she didn't recognize. At 80, she is now touring the world, leading Master Classes at some of the world's finest music schools.
 

Dave Barr, Vietnam veteran, author of two books, Guinness Book of World Records holder and double-amputee, did not let his "disability" stop him. Read about his unique round-the-world adventure and more.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 7 - June 2009 - The Stories of Bernie Goggins and Jeanne Moses (6/13/2009)
Bernie Goggins was a successful business owner simply mowing his grass one day. His life changed with a Traumatic Brain Injury. See how Bernie got through the recovery and the gifts he developed along the way.
Jeanne Moses, a community activist, was diagnosed with cancer in multiple organs. See what continues to help her laugh and love as she LIVES with cancer.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 6 - May 2009 (5/20/2009)
Professor Henry Smiley died one night after a fall. He tells, in his own words, what he has learned in the years since he was revived.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 5 - April 2009 - The Story of Jerry Dahmen (4/21/2009)
Internationally acclaimed broadcaster and author, did not have the natural gift of speech. As an extremely shy young boy, with a serious speech impediment, Jerry took matters in his own hands and found ways to transcend his challenges and say "yes!" to life.

The Heroic Journal - Volume 4 - March 2009 (3/3/2009)


The Heroic Journal - Volume 3 - February 2009 (2/15/2009)


The Heroic Journal - Volume 2 - January 2009 (1/20/2009)


Introduction to The Heroic Journey Journal (12/24/2008)