Myth Matters

Catherine Svehla
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Myth Matters

Welcome to Myth Matters, a thought-provoking exploration of myth in contemporary life and the intersection of myth, creativity, and consciousness. Host Catherine Svehla PhD. shares her knowledge of mythology and depth psychology to find insight and explore possibilities. Member of the Joseph Campbell Foundation MythMaker℠ Podcast Network. Learn more at www.mythicmojo.com and keep the mystery in your life alive.

  1. 12월 6일

    Flying Together: The Conference of the Birds by Farid ud Din Attar

    Send Catherine a text Message“These lofty words are an antidote for anyone sickened by extremism’s poison.” Farid ud Din Attar, translation by Sholeh WolpéThe Conference of the Birds is an epic poem from the 12th century written by Sufi poet Farid ud Din Attar. The poem tells the story of a group of birds and an arduous journey to find a mysterious king. Renowned for its depth and beauty, the Conference of the Birds is an allegorical teaching about the spiritual path to self-realization that ...

    41분

  2. 11월 15일

    Catastrophe: What myths show us about the way of the world

    Send Catherine a text MessageEndings, loss, and uncertainty. Fears of a catastrophic future. Many of us are living with this right now or wondering how to. How to act. How to participate.Perspective and guidance can be gleaned from myths and old stories. They are a poetic record of life in a world where catastrophe happens. A world in which people have at various times, felt that everything was falling apart or that the world might even end.Support the showEmail Catherine at drcsvehla@mythicm...

    36분

  3. 11월 1일

    Effort, Uncertainty, and Cerridwen's potion

    Send Catherine a text Message"It is above all by the imagination that we achieve perception and compassion and hope." –Ursula K. LeGuin This episode revolves around the Welsh myth of Cerridwen and the Birth of Taliesin. I've worked with this story a number of times. It comes to mind this time of year because Cerridwen is both a goddess and a witch, and this story includes potions, cauldrons, shapeshifting, and poetry. A different theme emerged for me this time in response to our col...

    30분

  4. 10월 4일

    Allegiance to the Inner Life: The. Nixie in the Millpond part 2 of 2

    Send Catherine a text Message“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”― Joseph CampbellWe began an exploration of some important questions in the last episode. Questions about our allegiance to the inner world and the concerns of our outer life in the material world, as the demands of these realms often seem to be in conflict with each other. How well do we understand the relative weight and power of these worlds? How they inform and ...

    37분

  5. 9월 20일

    Allegiance to the Inner Life: The Nixie in the Mill Pond part 1 of 2

    Send Catherine a text MessageTo what do we owe greater allegiance, our outer life in the material world of human conventions, or our inner life and the requirements of soul? I explore this question through the lens of a fairy tale called "The Nixie in the Mill Pond," collected by the Brothers Grimm. This is a big topic and a fascinating story with many twists and turns so I'm devoting to episodes to it. This is part 1." Sometimes a man stands up during supperand walks outdoors, and...

    43분

  6. 8월 22일

    The Bricoleur

    Send Catherine a text MessageHow we imagine our lives is how we live our lives, and mythologies provide the images and ideas in this process. But images of the human in the dominant myths-- as sinner, dominator, or world destroyer-- aren't guiding us toward a bright future. What are the alternatives?How about an ingenious, improvising jack-of-all-trades, the "bricoleur"?There is no "Myth of the Bricoleur" as far as I know and yet, the bricoleur and the act of bricolage can be found in myths a...

    31분

  7. 7월 19일

    Shifting Images of Human Being with Dr. Craig Chalquist

    Send Catherine a text MessageHow we imagine ourselves is how we'll be. And where do we receive these images of the human? They're in our myths.In this episode, I take a look at three images in the myths of the dominant culture that determine how many of us see ourselves and how we live: the sinner, the king of the animal kingdom, and the world destroyer/ parasite. Are these images useful today? How do we find and live into alternatives?I'm joined by the insightful Dr. Craig Chalquis...

    57분

  8. 7월 5일

    Making creative choices in art and life: 3 fairy tale variations

    Send Catherine a text MessageSifting through options to make a decision is something that each of us has to do at some point. When our choice is part of a creative process in work or life, in the arts or our psychic terrain, it can be very difficult. Something new will come into the world. Some type of transformation will take place. We're deeply invested in the outcome and there may be consequences.The dilemma posed by the need to make a choice is a common feature in the tests and tasks face...

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Welcome to Myth Matters, a thought-provoking exploration of myth in contemporary life and the intersection of myth, creativity, and consciousness. Host Catherine Svehla PhD. shares her knowledge of mythology and depth psychology to find insight and explore possibilities. Member of the Joseph Campbell Foundation MythMaker℠ Podcast Network. Learn more at www.mythicmojo.com and keep the mystery in your life alive.

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    Catherine Svehla
  • 방송 연도
    2019년 - 2024년
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    124
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    © 2024 Catherine Svehla, PhD
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