Who among us does not love a good story? Who doesn't root for the good guys, despise the villains, and dream, at least in secret, of being the hero? Shireen Chada, with her understated demeanor and quiet, sweet smile, might seem an unlikely teacher of epic-scale heroes, but in this book she proves herself up to the task. She traces for us the parallels between ancient, universal truths and popular movie plotlines to demonstrate how we can, if we choose, undertake our own Hero’s Journey of answering the call, overcoming the obstacles, and emerging victorious with gifts to share. To rise to this challenge we must be willing to see through the illusions, to connect with the Source of our power, and to recognize the patterns and impressions left on us by the many other “movies” we’ve played in before. Shireen breaks it all down for us, how we fall under the spell of “Maya” or illusion, how we cycle through the stages of sattva, rajas, and tamas, and how we can return once again to the purity of soul-consciousness and light. She gives her delightful insights on movies like “The Matrix” and “Avatar” to show us that yes, we are indeed “The One.” The one who wears this body as a costume, The One whose soul is eternal and undamageable, The divine hero whose destiny is to triumph in both the private movie of this life, and the grand epic Movie of all that is life. If you long to discover the divine hero that you are meant to be, this book is the perfect place to begin.
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