Learning from Failure: Lessons from Endgame

One of the big moves in education recently has been the idea of growth mindset, the idea that failure is not a bad thing when we learn from it.  As I watched Avengers: Endgame, I couldn’t help but notice how this same idea was prevalent throughout the film.

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Spiritual Connections in Avengers: Endgame

Stories, regardless of whether they’re told on paper or on screen, often contain a wealth of literary value. Stories connects us to larger, universal truths. They also connect with us on many different levels, through many different lenses. While it can be viewed through many different lenses, Today I’m looking about the spiritual connections that we can make in Avengers: Endgame. While the Avengers, and the larger MCU, are not in any way faith related, there are still larger archetypal connections that can be made.

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Never Give Up: Captain America's Relentless Nature

Cap’s story is a little different from the others in Endgame since he’s already had to deal with dramatic loss. Throughout his story, Captain America is constantly reminded of everything he’s lost and the need to continue moving forward.

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Learning to Deal with Failure in a Positive Way: Thor's Character Journey

In the last post, we looked at how Hulk had to come to grips with his own perception of himself. Today, we move on to Thor and how everyone should learn how to cope with failure in a positive manner.

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Accepting Who We Are: The Hulk Comes Full Circle

The constant struggle between brains and brawn lie at the center of the Hulk’s character development. But it’s not just the character’s development. Hulk helps us see how to accept the fullness of ourselves.

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Thanos is the hero nobody wants, but the universe needs

While he is the villain of the latest Avengers film, Thanos shows classic signs of an archetypal hero.

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Avengers: Infinity War and Its Portrayal of Love and Sacrifice

Avengers: Infinity War is more than just action movie. It explores the relationship between love and sacrifice and the dilemma that can often come between the two.

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