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The Genius Myth
When the certainty of the world collapses around us, the danger of cynicism, withdrawing or becoming numb increases. Following a Native American myth that tells how healing ceremonies and artful practices began, this exciting workshop recording with mythologist Michael Meade offers ways to find and sustain a 'bigger life.' In mythic terms, each person carries a piece of the original cosmic dust and seeks to enter the Great Dance of Life. Also called the 'big medicine,' this dance includes finding one's own natural rhythms, innate gifts and inherent styles. In the dance of life emotions are 'divine influxes,' the guides intended to awaken us and connect us to the 'world behind the world.' Through the essential vitality of the emotions we continually re-enter the dance that moves to and from the center of ourselves. Healing and growth require that we change and artful practices offer authentic ways to expand how we are woven into the world. From acute cultural critique to insights into ancient practices, Meade provides fuel for artists, seekers, social activists, teachers and innovators of all kinds. Listeners exclaim: Remarkable insights that redeem the negative emotions and make a passionate life more possible. Suddenly, I could see the relationship between art and spiritual practice, the dance between, the way one can lead the other on.
- GenresPsychology
249 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2004
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September 8, 2024
This book found me when I was in sore need of it!
It put into words so many of my observations living and working in this modern consumer society: the lack of purpose driving our 9-5 rat race existence, the unnecessary barriers separating different age groups, the carnival freakshow that is social media, and the lack of respect for own basic humanity.
His focus on the relationship between young people and older people - how the one contains the other; and how we are all yearning to be students and mentors (sometimes, both at once) really spoke to me.
This book helped me round out my own philosophy of teaching; it affirmed a lot of my heartfelt convictions.
It has given me the push I needed to move forward and step into the role of teacher-trainer.
Highly recommended book for young searchers and those working alongside them!
It put into words so many of my observations living and working in this modern consumer society: the lack of purpose driving our 9-5 rat race existence, the unnecessary barriers separating different age groups, the carnival freakshow that is social media, and the lack of respect for own basic humanity.
His focus on the relationship between young people and older people - how the one contains the other; and how we are all yearning to be students and mentors (sometimes, both at once) really spoke to me.
This book helped me round out my own philosophy of teaching; it affirmed a lot of my heartfelt convictions.
It has given me the push I needed to move forward and step into the role of teacher-trainer.
Highly recommended book for young searchers and those working alongside them!
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