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A thoughtful exploration of the power of myth in contemporary life and the intersection of myth, creativity, and consciousness. The old stories have survived centuries of retelling because they contain valuable information about the world and human experience. They contain … Continued
The existence and importance of other worlds populated by other beings, non-human beings, is consistent across mythological traditions. Today, the dominant culture has a difficult time accepting these stories and yet we continue to tell them. We continue to … Continued
“We are all taking everything that we’ve learned from the past, and we’re reformulating what we want to do with that and how we want to live. And so, one of the ideas that’s embedded in that, for me, … Continued
“Leaving home” is an interesting metaphor for the call to significant change. This episode is a reflection on intention, uncertainty, and how myths can help us listen to the soul and find clarity around the risks and purpose of the … Continued
In this episode, we take a look at the fairy tale “The Valiant Tailor” or the “The Brave Tailor,” collected by the Brothers Grimm. Honestly, I almost dismissed this story as a bit too silly and I didn’t like … Continued
“You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you.” –Joseph Campbell In this episode I explore the mythic theme of leaving home as a central part of answering the call … Continued
This is the last episode in a 4-part series on the Sumerian myth of Inanna: Dumuzi’s Dream and The Return. After Inanna ascends from the underworld, she chooses her lover-king Dumuzi as her replacement in the Great Below. Now … Continued