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The host agrees, observing that the modern entertainment landscape—comics, films, TV—abounds with mythic stories, yet the challenge is in ritualizing and interpreting these stories into actionable life lessons. In essence, the modern equivalent of ritual is the deliberate process of skill acquisition and service to higher purposes, which can guide us through life’s significant transitions, such as moving from childhood to adulthood or singlehood to marriage.
The Impactful Quotes That Endure
The host shares some of the most compelling quotes from Campbell’s work, which have become foundational to his worldview:
- "What we're really seeking is not a meaning for life, but the experience of truly being alive."