Lessons from Odysseus as we confront the monsters of complacency and despair
In a world where we often have to face our monsters, we need to tap into our incredible inner power so that we can make a difference – not only in our own lives but in the lives of others, too.
The ancient Greek hero Odysseus faced two monstrous challenges while returning from the Trojan War: the six-headed Scylla and the churning whirlpool Charybdis. To avoid Scylla, he had to sail perilously close to Charybdis, and vice versa. This metaphorically represents the modern-day struggles of complacency and despair, which can trap us in either extreme. Just as Odysseus had to keep his wits about him, we must also tap into our inner power to navigate life's obstacles and help others in the process.
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