THE BOOK "LIVING PHYSICS - LAWS OF NATURE AS LIFE METAPHORS FOR THE HERO'S JOURNEY"
"Nature is a life teacher, spiritual teacher and healer"
Dr. Zdeslav Hrepić presented the book “Living Physics: Laws of Nature as Life Metaphors for the Hero’s Journey”.
The event was attended by Ivana Kolić, who introduced the author, and Ranko Bautović, who presented a part of the book review by the author, Ph.D. Sanje Jurić.
Hrepić points out that the central theme of the book is the idea that nature is a teacher, spiritual mentor and healer. Metaphors from nature, such as the relationship between an acorn and an oak or a caterpillar and a butterfly, not only shape our culture but also provide deep insights into human life processes. The concept of “Living Physics” integrates physical principles with the practice of life training, showing how the laws of nature can be used as inspirational metaphors for personal growth and development. Through the prism of the “Hero’s Journey”, based on the myth from the book “The Hero with a Thousand Faces” by Joseph Campbell and Jung’s archetypes, Hrepić presents the twelve stations that the hero goes through in the process of transformation and solving life’s challenges. Integrating the principles of physics with this concept, the author emphasizes the importance of physics in understanding and solving everyday problems.
