The Genius Myth

by Michael Meade

Each person born participates in the genius of life and the world at this time is in great need of an awakening of the genius qualities hidden in each of us. In this view genius refers, not to measurable intelligence, but to the essential uniqueness of each person and the gifts and talents that form the core of their inner life. The presence of genius marks each person, regardless of age, gender orientation, ethnicity or social status as being essentially distinct and automatically valuable. In a rapidly changing world faced with seemingly impossible problems, it becomes important to understand that each person has something to contribute to the solutions. Rather than heroically save the world, the real work of humanity at this time may be to awaken the unique spark and inner resiliency of genius within each person. Both timely and timeless, this book is essential for anyone who seeks to awaken their own genius and learn how it can help heal nature and re-imagine culture. This book will help young people hoping to find a meaningful way in the world and adults wanting to dwell more deeply in life. It offers essential ideas for parents and teachers, counselors and mentors seeking to encourage and support those they teach and care about. The Genius Myth is essential reading for anyone searching for a true orientation in the midst of a world gone wrong. The culmination of decades of work with at-risk youth and at-risk people, Michael Meade's book about the genius myth combines dramatic real life experiences with compelling mythic tales and a profound exploration of the wisdom of genius.

Genres: Psychology

249 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 2, 2016

Reviews

[Jeffrey Howard · Rating 2 out of 5]

Michael's circling-in-the-air way of talking about ethereal (vague) concepts which defy definition, alongside his in-person myth-telling abilities, do not translate well to the written word. One reads a few pages, and when asked to summarize what was just read, one can only offer a hazy suggestion or string of metaphorically-related words. This frustration grows as one wants something meaty on which to chew.

It wouldn't be unfair to say Micheal Meade is the Deepak Chopra of the myth world. Some find him profoundly moving but struggle to articulate and distill what he's actually saying.

He has a profound ability to move people to a deeper emotional space in groups, but reading him was like panning for gold in a shallow stream. The water isn't murky or cold, remains somewhat pleasant and clear, but after a hundred dips in and returning with an empty pan, one doubts whether their time couldn't be better spent elsewhere.

[Marni · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book because it was required for a class - I was hoping for more and was disappointed. I don’t feel like there was a thread or a singular theme of the book and some of the grammar choices really stopped me in my tracks.

There was simply too much going on and not enough continuity to feel like I get the point.

I would have preferred a story, or a clear thread that connected multiple stories, this was just too much of a jumble for me.