THE HERO’S JOURNEY: A STORYTELLING ADVENTURE WITH JIM SAVAGE

“Stories have been used since the beginning of time
to explain man’s understanding of the world around him…”

Join Jim Savage in this one-of–a-kind presentation as he reveals the power of mythology and storytelling for self examination and personal growth.

Jim’s extraordinary work with The Hero’s Journey reveals a “psychological roadmap” towards understanding our own process of achieving wholeness and fulfillment. Find yourself in the story and receive renewed inspiration for:

• facing current life challenges
• addressing unresolved issues from the past
• spiritual growth
• personal transformation

Disc 1 takes listeners into the magical world of the imagination with a storytelling performance of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale The Gnome. Driven by the mesmerizing sound of the drumbeat and enhanced with fun music and sound effects, this is a uniquely entertaining production for listeners of all ages. “Sit back, and lose yourself in the magic of the story…”

Disc 2 captures Jim Savage in a discussion of The Gnome from the perspective of the Hero’s Journey. The story is shown to provide a fascinating metaphor for personal growth- from a variety of perspectives that are all ultimately interrelated:

·         The spiritual journey of life

·         Psychological development

·          Addiction and recovery

The Hero’s Journey, as popularized through the work of Joseph Campbell, offers a framework that ties these various perspectives together. Jim’s superb treatment of The Gnome is used to illustrate common elements associated with self examination and personal growth, such as loss of innocence, confronting our personal demons, creative expression, personal transformation, and spiritual development.

From a societal perspective, The Hero’s Journey provides a fascinating look at the power of “cultural mythology” in terms of shaping attitudes and behavior. The presentation brings the listener into the world of “Imagine”, the adolescent treatment program where Jim Savage demonstrates how the underlying mythology of a community can be addressed and redefined. The image of the Hero’s Journey can effectively be used to inspire the individual to overcome challenges and achieve fulfillment, which in turn fosters a predominant theme of hope and positive change within the culture- a new mythology is created.

What people are saying about The Hero’s Journey: A Storytelling Adventure With Jim Savage

“With music, drama, and masterfully interpretive story-telling Jim Savage brings alive the myth of the Hero in a way that enables healing and recovery for people who have “lost their way.”  “Lost” or not, everyone will benefit from hearing this work of art.”

Ed Sylvest, PhD
Associate Professor
The History of Christianity
Perkins School of Theology
Southern Methodist University

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