{"id":132,"date":"2013-01-21T06:54:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-21T13:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/itsallinyourdreams\/?p=132"},"modified":"2013-01-21T00:59:10","modified_gmt":"2013-01-21T07:59:10","slug":"heros-dream-journey-stage-3-refusal-of-the-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/itsallinyourdreams\/2013\/01\/heros-dream-journey-stage-3-refusal-of-the-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Hero’s Dream Journey Stage 3: Refusal of the Call"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

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Resistance is something every dreamer and every dream group experiences. We either address our reluctance unconsciously (i.e. with passive aggressive behavior or with plain ol\u2019 rebellion), or we can address it consciously. When you shine a spotlight on resistance\u2014just like with any good shadow\u2014it loses its power.<\/p>\n

Often the reason for the reluctance (or the out and out refusal) is simply because the call to adventure is inconvenient or in conflict with the ordinary person\u2019s agenda. Consider that the ordinary person has a mile-long list of demands for life, whereas a true hero asks only what life demands of them.
\nContemplate the following questions:<\/p>\n