Lebron James made the right decision in returning to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers.<\/p>\n
It is better for his championship aspirations (better talent\/salary\/player)<\/p>\n
Better for his brand (the only other place with out being a title chaser)<\/p>\n
And perhaps most importantly, best for his own hero’s journey, which can stand as an inspiration to us all.<\/p>\n
Joseph Cambell’s Monomyth describes the 3 macro stages of the Journey as 1) Departure 2) Initiation 3) Return<\/p>\n
James needed to leave home to get to the top of championship mountain with new brothers and supernatural guides.<\/p>\n
“I learned from a franchise that had been where I wanted to go. I will always think of Miami as my second home. Without the experiences I had there, I wouldn\u2019t be able to do what I\u2019m doing today.”<\/p>\n
Following his journey to the peak, his fears and burdens could be released, and James has played with a freedom that has allowed him to step fully into his powers, marked by some of the best statistics the league has ever seen.<\/p>\n
“I feel my calling here goes above basketball. I have a responsibility to lead, in more ways than one, and I take that very seriously. My presence can make a difference in Miami, but I think it can mean more where I\u2019m from.”<\/p>\n
Now “the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons on his fellow man”.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.si.com\/nba\/2014\/07\/11\/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"