BlogGram has reproduced a fine poem by C.P. Cavafy called "Ithaca." Readers of Joseph Campbell will recognize in it the essence of The Hero's Journey, which is appropriate because Ithaca was the home of the Greek Hero Odysseus. How does this apply in your life? Where, or what, is your Ithaca? bq. "When you start on your journey to Ithaca, then pray that the road is long, full of adventure, full of knowledge. Do not fear the Lestrygonians and the Cyclopes and the angry Poseidon. You will never meet such as these on your path, if your thoughts remain lofty, if a fine emotion touches your body and your spirit. You will never meet the Lestrygonians, the Cyclopes and the fierce Poseidon, if you do not carry them within your soul, if your soul does not raise them up before you..." Go and read the rest! »