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How myth and story can help us belong to our places

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 5811 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Myth Connection Nature Imagination
  1. Find somewhere that draws you, connect with the place's ecology and folklore, tell stories to rocks and trees to build a relationship with the natural world.
  2. Imagine nature as a living creature with dreams, show up often in the same place, listen to the land's dreaming, and fall in love with the world.
  3. Connection with nature is about love, wonder, and awe, not about using nature for our needs; cultivate enchantment through myths and stories to feel connected and belonging.

Curating your unique inner imaginarium

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 3394 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Myth Imagination Archetypes Soul
  1. The concept of an 'inner imaginarium' suggests that our imaginations are influenced by external sources and have an independent existence, impacting soul-making.
  2. The imaginal world is seen as a realm of psyche and soul, where archetypes, stories, and creative insights thrive, connecting us to a deeper reality.
  3. Developing a 'mythic sensibility' involves embracing and working with the unique collection of images, stories, and archetypes that resonate with us, contributing to soul-making.

Finding Ourselves in Fairy Tales: a new online program at Pacifica Graduate Institute

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 1797 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🚌 Education Myth Psychology Therapy Narrative
  1. The program at Pacifica Graduate Institute offers an eight-month training in personal narrative work, suitable for clinicians/therapists and individuals interested in deepening their personal work with fairy tales and storytelling.
  2. Participants will explore fairy tales as a reflection of the collective unconscious, use fairy tales to rewrite self-narratives, and learn practices for personal growth and therapeutic applications.
  3. The course structure includes monthly recorded lectures, live Zoom discussions, resource lists, and creative prompts, aiming for an interactive and engaging learning experience.

Myth Take: C.S. Lewis’s ‘Till We Have Faces’

MILLER’S BOOK REVIEW 📚 • 1788 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
📚 Literature Author Novel Myth Inspiration Collaboration
  1. The book 'Till We Have Faces' by C.S. Lewis presents the idea that sometimes the questions we ask already hold the answers we are seeking.
  2. C.S. Lewis transformed the myth of Cupid and Psyche by re-centering the narrative through the perspective of Orual, Psyche's step-sister.
  3. The involvement of Joy Davidman played a significant role in inspiring and collaborating with C.S. Lewis during the creation of 'Till We Have Faces'.
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Myth and Metrics: How social media robs us of ritual, and how to revive it

The Bigger Picture • 1777 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Myth Attention Connection Ritual
  1. Social media captures and monetizes attention through stoking outrage and shallow engagement, impacting social cohesion and politics.
  2. Digital communication lacks the depth and relatedness of traditional rituals, focusing on extensive content rather than meaningful connections.
  3. Repetitive practices and storytelling in rituals, like traditional music sessions, offer deep attention and a sense of belonging that can counter the shallow experiences of social media.

Beginnings

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 1956 implied HN points • 01 Jan 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Reflections Community Creativity Transformation Myth
  1. 2022 was a difficult year for the author, but through hardships, she found a deeper connection to her calling and purpose.
  2. Being aligned with one's unique gift can bring a sense of purpose and detachment from outcomes, allowing focus on meaningful work.
  3. Community and collaboration are essential in working towards a common goal, even for solitary pursuits like writing.

Death in the European psyche

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 938 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Myth Folklore Death
  1. The post discusses how Death is represented in European myth and folklore, highlighting archetypal forms and stories related to this concept.
  2. It encourages readers to reflect on their own relationship with death and prompts them to think deeper about this topic.
  3. The content is available for paid subscribers only, showing that the exploration of Death in the European psyche is offered as exclusive content.

A Mythsinger's Path

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 658 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Myth Storytelling Music Visual art Documentary
  1. The video shared is about the work and legacy of Daniel Deardorff, a multifaceted artist and mythologist with a rich history of creative contributions.
  2. Daniel Deardorff's focus on embracing Otherness and his exploration of meaningful wounds in myths make his work stand out, offering a unique perspective on culture and community.
  3. The Mythsinger Legacy Project continues to carry forth Daniel Deardorff's work through various creative endeavors, preserving his unpublished works and vision.

"Better off Dead"

Painful Signs, Or, Joel's Substack • 59 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24
📚 Literature Epic Analysis Character Study Myth
  1. In the laments of Homer, the focus is on personal reflections and the impact of loss, rather than on martial glory.
  2. The positioning of speakers in the laments serves to shift from intimate relationships to a broader perspective, highlighting the universal aspects of grief.
  3. Helen's lament for Hektor in Iliad 24 humanizes Hektor, emphasizing his kindness and protective nature, rather than his heroism in battle.

The Power to Control the World

Painful Signs, Or, Joel's Substack • 79 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
📚 Literature Narrative Interpretation Comparison Myth
  1. Ekphrasis in literature involves describing a work of art within a verbal or textual creation, shedding light on the text's awareness of its literary nature.
  2. In the epic of Achilles' shield, the imagery of a peaceful city compared to a city at war invites reflection on conflict resolution and the importance of judgment in storytelling.
  3. Comparing the shield of Achilles to other artistic representations, like the Allegory of Good and Bad Government frescoes, highlights the dichotomy between well-governed and strife-ridden cities and the role of audience judgment in interpreting such depictions.

Two Ways to Decline Zeus

Painful Signs, Or, Joel's Substack • 99 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23
📚 Literature Analysis Translation Myth History Scholarship
  1. Book 5 of the Iliad provides speeches that explore theomachy and the poem's connection to other traditions.
  2. The flexibility of Homeric verse allows for two ways to decline Zeus in metrical shape.
  3. Dione's speech in the Iliad serves as a good example of a paradeigma, using past examples to persuade characters, and can be compared to other epics for structure and content.

Anne Carson's Mosaic Verse

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
📚 Literature Poetry Translation Essay Myth Beauty
  1. Poetry organizes human breath and events through rhythm and meter, reflecting a sense beyond what we usually sense
  2. Anne Carson's work crosses genres, blending translation, poetry, and essay in a unique and unclassifiable way
  3. In 'The Autobiography of Red,' Carson creates a complex narrative around the myth of Geryon and Herakles, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and identity

Feeding the Tiger

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 11 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Consciousness Reality Myth Extinction
  1. Consciousness, not matter, is the underlying reality according to monistic idealism, suggesting a shift in perspective on the world.
  2. Jean Gebser's concept of the 'integral-aperspectival' consciousness structure introduces the idea of a new way of thinking beyond the current mental-rational dominant mindset.
  3. As humanity faces potential civilizational and biological collapse, exploring and anchoring new paradigm shifts, such as monistic idealism, could be crucial for transformation.

An eruption of the implicate order

Charles Eisenstein • 8 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Reality Narrative Conspiracy Myth Truth
  1. Encountering unexpected events can lead to a sense of synchronicity and connection to a deeper intelligence beyond everyday experiences.
  2. The traditional narrative of objective reality may limit our understanding of the world and our creative potential.
  3. Healing the world requires moving beyond existing stories and roles, embracing new perspectives, and treating others with openness and compassion.

The Heroine's Journey: the progress of an imperfect pilgrim

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 319 implied HN points • 24 Jan 16
📚 Literature Memoir Myth
  1. The author initially did not plan to write a memoir but found herself delving into the topic through her book on place and myth.
  2. The concept of the Heroine's Journey is explored as the progress of an imperfect pilgrim.
  3. The post is only accessible for paid subscribers, indicating exclusive content for those who have subscribed.

Traversing the Underworld: What Myth can Teach us During the Pandemic

The Bigger Picture • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 20
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Myth Death Transformation Reality
  1. The pandemic has forced us into a liminal space of uncertainty and transformation, where we need to embrace humility and a new way of being.
  2. Myths and stories play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world and can provide insights into navigating challenging times.
  3. Facing our mortality and embracing endings are essential for personal and cultural growth, especially in times of crisis.

Holly O: Hyperborea

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 21
💾 History Myth Europe Asia Nationalism Occult
  1. Hyperborea, the mythological land beyond the northern wind, has intrigued Europeans since ancient times, believed to be the winter home of Apollo with eternal sunshine.
  2. The possible locations of Hyperborea have been suggested to include Iceland, Greenland, the British Isles, Scandinavia, and even Northern Asia, with different cultural associations over time.
  3. Despite the unlikelihood of Hyperborea's existence, its legend continues to captivate people, sparking renewed interest and speculation about its location and nature.