Just a quote I find rather interesting, since it is rare to see a Hero’s Journey narrative with a Return that involves the hero not knowing if he will ever belong or find meaning once he returns, and yet chooses to return, having faith in his ability to find meaning again:
If every living organism has a fixed purpose for its existence, then one thing’s for sure. I [...] have completed my mission. I’ve fulfilled my purpose. But a great amount of power that has served its purpose is a pain to deal with, just like nuclear materials that have reached the end of their lifespan. If that’s the case, there’ll be a lot of questions. Would I now become an existence that this place doesn’t need anymore?
The time will come when the question of whether it’s okay for me to remain in this place will be answered.
However…
If there’s a reason to remain in this place, then it’s probably that there are still people that I love in this place.
And that people who love me are still here.
Which is why that’s enough reason for me to stay here.
I’ll stay here and find other reasons as to why I should stay here…
That’s what I’ve decided on.
Just a quote I find rather interesting, since it is rare to see a Hero’s Journey narrative with a Return that involves the hero not knowing if he will ever belong or find meaning once he returns, and yet chooses to return, having faith in his ability to find meaning again:
-- The final chapter of Solo Leveling