Holding the Thread of Life : A Human Response to the Unraveling of the World

by Michael Meade

This live and lively presentation begins with the idea that the rattling of institutions, the collapse of corporations and the increasing threats of violence and terrorism are part of what can be termed a Slow Apocalypse. Drawing from the word s origins as lifting the veil, Meade shows how corporate scandals, stalemated elections and colossal frauds are part of peeking behind the veils of culture and seeing the diminishing of the world. However chaotic conditions may become, this global wasteland is not found to be hopeless. By turning to ancient traditions, including the Native American myth: Why the World Doesn t End, Meade pulls surprising threads of inspiration and meaning from the unraveling of the contemporary world. From the darkest issues of the day, there emerge threads of individual purpose from which we can begin to weave elements of cultural renewal. Once taking hold of these subtle Threads of Life, there s no stopping the momentum as Meade gathers fresh inspiration from the cloth of stories, dreams, poetry and old ideas waiting to serve again the needs of both nature and culture. Challenging and full of surprises, this tour de force connects breaking news with mythic insights. By the end, the listener has traveled to indigenous, indelible sources of deep intelligence and wry wisdom from the ancient well springs of Africa, Ireland, the true Jerusalem, and the common cave of the human heart. Listeners exclaim: "A gift beyond measure, valuable not only to me personally, but to the world." "A work of generosity and fierce dancing engagement; creates an instant energy field that resonates with rhythm and joy."

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First published January 1, 2002