Many stories from fairtytales to movie scripts are based on the idea of the ‘hero’s journey’ – there is a call to action and to leave the daily routine, which the hero is challenged to respond to. Think Gandalf arriving at the home of Bilbo Baggins – which kicks off the story of ‘The Hobbit’, taking Bilbo on a perilous journey into adventure, and out of a comfortable life in the Shires.
The challenge of living with uncertainty is one we always face – but which life, domestic or international events may bring to the front of our minds and affect us in a range of ways.
Loss, bereavement, health conditions, relationship breakdown, job or home insecurity and ageing can affect our sense of control over almost every aspect of life and our sense of freedom to make plans – or trust in the plans we had made. Likewise awareness of climate change, or the suffering brought about by war can also impact our sense of trust or safety in the world.