Reflections in the Spirit of Joseph Campbell
Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American writer and professor of Literature at Sarah Lawrence College, who worked in comparative mythology and religion. His work covers many aspects of the human experience.
Abbey of the Redwoods founder Rev. Dr. Lynn Hubbard is deeply influenced by the late Campbell’s work. The Abbey offers quarterly seminars based in the spirit of Joseph Campbell.
“God is a metaphor for that which transcends all levels of intellectual thought. It’s as simple as that. Every religion is true one way or another. It is true when understood metaphorically. But when it gets stuck in its own metaphors, interpreting them as facts, then you are in trouble.”
“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.”
“One way or another, we all have to find what best fosters the flowering of our humanity in this contemporary life, and dedicate ourselves to that.”
“I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.”
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