If you've read any mythological story or have seen movies such as the Hobbit trilogy or Homer's Odyssey, then you know what every hero on their journey is offered the benefit of a mentor who has been inspired by Divine wisdom.

There are no accidents and that which appears to be coincidence is really the perfect orchestration of the universe - the beautiful unfolding of your life! You have heard the whisper in the wind, your own divine presence calling forth the Wise Woman from within, and if you have "stumbled upon" this article in your search for guidance then it is because you have a resonance to these teachings; you have an innate understanding of the transformative power of the hero's journey. There is something within you that yearns to be reunited with your authentic self and the correlation of the heroic journey offers a recognizable blueprint for doing this.

There are many choices out there for "life coaches" and many are excellent at what they do; others mean well and know much but their learning has come from reading books and attending seminars. I think the key in your selecting your mentor is choosing someone who has walked the walk, so to speak - someone who knows from experience the fears and doubts you'll encounter and how to transform them into your greatest gifts. You want someone who has actually gone into the denizens for transformation, just in case you end up there yourself. Her wisdom should come from the conviction of experience, not rhetoric; her own fears challenged and transformed.

When you finally decide that the journey simply must be taken, even if you have no idea at this point where it will lead, a life coach as your mentor can help you find your way. A mentor can help you see, hear, think and believe in ways that will make the new level of experience available to you. Why is that important? Because the ego does not understand the language of the soul and the soul does not understand the language of the spirit. Wisdom does not and cannot come before the experience. You prolong your journey by trying to understand the soul from the ego, by trying to filter the awesome truth of who and what you are through the limited perception of the ego. We have to transcend the experience before we can articulate it. The mentor, who has gone before and knows the pitfalls you might encounter, can help you understand what you are experiencing and provide the necessary (and effective) tools to get you through each phase of the journey. Your journey to wholeness is all about awareness; about recognizing what keeps you on the road, what catches your attention off the road, what makes you want to exit and what obstacles are in your way. This single intent - to stay on the road - will be your driving force. Much will be accomplished with that single focus. Your reward will be as great as your effort. And by effort I mean your dogged determination to stay on the road of happiness, to succeed in your quest.

Your Journey Mentor should:

• Help you define what your goal is and prepare you to face the unknown
• Pass on the wisdom that comes from the depth of experience
• Show you how to view the world metaphorically so that it makes more sense
• Teach you how to make your life smaller to make it grander
• Show you how to turn every situation life has to offer into a reason to love or a reason to heal
• Provide you with "a new language" so you can experience the beauty of this strange New World of transformation
• Provide you with sustenance and tools that will support you physically, mentally and emotionally through each phase of your journey
• Help you overcome your resistance and fears so you can face your journey, your life, with confidence
• Remind you continually of the gift you seek; your wholeness.