Pathways with Joseph Campbell EP 6: Living Your Personal Myth
Aug 1, 2021
Exploring personal mythology, unmasking societal expectations, philosophical attitudes towards life, Jung's archetypes, embracing personal mythology and unique gifts, and the role of artists in guiding our lives and education.
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Find Your Mythic Zeal
- To find your myth, identify what moves you with passion and zeal.
- The greatest life call often compels sacrifice beyond survival, relationships, and prestige.
Civilizations Start with Seizure
- Great mythic traditions arise from a profound inner seizure that pulls one beyond rational patterns.
- Such zeal, founded in awe and terror, once unified societies through shared myths.
Use Myth for Self-Discovery
- Use comparative mythology to recognize universal archetypes and awaken your imagination.
- Let mythic images speak to your spirit beyond mere intellectual meaning.