#110 Mosaics of Myth: Michael Meade

from Sounds of SAND · host Science and Nonduality

Michael Meade is a renowned storyteller and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology, who draws from his study of archetypal myths, ancestral wisdom and cross-cultural rituals to interpret our remarkable moment in human history. While many of us are attempting to recognize our own self-terminating patterns and inhabit new ways of being human, Michael helps us to see the stories we are living, and the new stories that are calling us. He is the author of many books, including The Genius Myth, Fate and Destiny, Why the World Doesn’t End and The Water of Life.  He is also the founder of Mosaic Multicultural Foundation, a nonprofit organization that initiates innovative projects and unifying events that support and educate at-risk youth, refugees, combat veterans, and communities in need. Resources: Michael Meade and Mosaic Multicultural Foundation ARTS AND PRACTICES - Antidotes to Overwhelm Sources of Resilience Michael Meade podcast, videos and essays Facing the Cascade of Crises: A SAND Community Gathering with Michael Meade and Gail Brenner Holding the Thread of Life: Michael Meade (Live at SAND 19) (heard in the episode around 38:00) Drumming at the Edge of Magic by Mickey Hart Topics: 00:00 Introduction 02:11 US Elections and Political Climate 02:48 Cultural and Environmental Unraveling 06:42 The Role of Uncertainty and Inner Self 08:09 Mythology and the Deeper Self 10:25 Rite of Passage and Personal Transformation 18:47 The Genius Myth vs. The Hero Myth 23:47 The Nature of the Soul and Family Expectations 28:26 Discovering Your Calling in Descent 29:30 The Whisper of Genius 31:01 Flattening of Modern Culture 31:53 The Role of Inspiration in the Arts 32:40 The Power of Practice 33:19 The Sound of Creation 37:02 "Holding the Thread of Life" (Excerpt) live at SAND 19 by Michael Meade 40:25 Quieting Down to Hear the Call 41:47 Expressing Emotions for Healing 46:32 The Importance of Grief and Compassion 48:57 The Magic of Words 53:27 Connecting with Mythological Ideas 54:50 Conclusion and Future Conversations Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member  

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